Overview
- Yankees GM Brian Cashman has confirmed needs at third base and pitching but has not held substantive talks for Eugenio Suárez
- New York is exploring alternatives including Royals All-Star Maikel Garcia and a hypothetical swap of prospect Jasson Domínguez for Mets’ Mark Vientos Dodgers manager Dave Roberts lamented a string of bullpen implosions that contributed to 11 losses in 14 games and called for immediate reinforcements
- Los Angeles is evaluating trade candidates such as Marlins starter Edward Cabrera and Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley to bolster both its rotation depth and late-inning options
- Boston remains in wild-card contention and is weighing a bid for Pirates starter Mitch Keller while balancing prospect costs against playoff urgency