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Speaking to reporters after the team designated veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu for assignment, Cashman was asked about how the front office plans to approach the trade deadline. Cashman gave a rather bold response, indicating the team would be actively seeking out upgrades and indicated the focus would be on pitching, as well as an infielder.
The Yankees’ needs as the trade deadline looms aren’t exactly a well-kept secret. Gerrit Cole had Tommy John surgery before the season. Clarke Schmidt looks headed for the same fate.
"We’re going to town,” Cashman said. “We’re going to do everything we possibly can to improve ourselves and try to match up."
Suárez, 33, leads all third basemen this season with 29 home runs and an OPS of .883. It's a heck of a walk-year for the now-two-time All-Star, and it could secure him a trade to a contender if Arizona waves the white flag.
The Yankees aren’t moving Jazz Chisholm back to second base just for one night. Aaron Boone revealed to “Talkin’ Yanks” on Tuesday that the 2025 All-Star, who had been playing third base since he returned from an oblique injury last month, will be the team’s second baseman moving forward.