The MLB trade deadline on July 30 is less than two weeks away, so the speculations that have already surfaced will only intensify in the coming days. The New York Yankees are one of the teams at the core of these trade speculations, having demonstrated that they can be both one of the best and worst teams in baseball at different periods.
In a perfect world, Yankees manager Aaron Boone will find a way to get more consistent production out of his lineup in the second half of play. But he may need some help from Yankees GM Brian Cashman to do so.
However, help may be on the way, thanks to the latest Yankees rumors pointing to a potential trade in the very near future.
New York Yankees could pull off intra-divisional trade with Tampa Bay Rays
According to MLB.com reporter Bryan Hoch, the Tampa Bay Rays have been closely examining players in the New York Yankees organization in preparation for a potential deal. The Rays are allegedly open to trade proposals for a handful of their All-Stars, including Isaac Paredes and Randy Arozarena, so the two sides should be able to work something out.
There’s no word on what specific player or players the Yankees may have their eye on ahead of the MLB trade deadline, but as mentioned, the Rays have several candidates available. Now that both teams are back from the All-Star break, trade discussions are expected to heat up, even though they share the same division. Yet, being that the Rays are looking to cut costs while forging a competitive path in the future, the Yankees may just be the perfect trade partner.
