If the New York Yankees are going to make big trades for big players, they're going to need to part ways with some talented prospects.

During a live Q&A, Brendan Kuty discussed a variety of Yankees topics, including the deadline, Anthony Volpe and the team's summer swoons.

Record: 51-41 (89.8% playoff probability, per FanGraphs)

The New York Yankees are expecting a premium would be imposed by a division rival in potential trades for several good fits.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt suffered a season-ending injury that could motivate the St. Louis Cardinals to make a trade.

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."

As the Yankees are expected to be buyers, one team potentially looking to sell at the deadline would make an excellent trade partner for New York. Multiple MLB insiders, including ESPN's Jeff Passan, MLB Network's Jon Morosi and MLB.com's Bryan Hoch have linked the Yankees with a potential swoop for a pair of Arizona Diamondbacks standouts.

DJ LeMahieu was cut Wednesday by the New York Yankees with almost $22 million remaining on his contract, one day after the two-time batting champion got demoted to the bench. “It’s been a tough couple days.