Overview

• The Yankees have lost four starters to season-ending injuries, prompting GM Brian Cashman to seek starting pitchers before the July 31 deadline.
• The Orioles traded reliever Bryan Baker to the Rays for the 37th overall pick, signaling the start of asset sales even with slim playoff hopes.
• Rays president Erik Neander said the team will exhaust any opportunity to improve, adding Baker to fortify their bullpen as they hold a wild-card position.
• The Red Sox have extended their win streak to seven games with the front office monitoring controllable starters like Twins right-hander Joe Ryan to bolster the rotation.
• With the July 31 deadline looming, AL East teams are weighing luxury-tax costs, draft-pick value and roster depth in deciding whether to buy, sell or hold pitching assets.