The New York Yankees are trying to reclaim the American League East lead and are making some tough decisions to make it happen. The team released veteran DJ LeMahieu, but they could be aggressive at the trade deadline to address more flaws.

"Zach Eflin is currently on the injured list with lower back discomfort. Injuries have been a theme throughout his career, but this is someone with experience both as a starter and reliever in the postseason who could help the Yankees," Kelly wrote.

The New York Yankees made a shocking, but much-needed, move this week when they released longtime infielder D.J. LeMahieu from his contract. The move was made f

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

LeMahieu was clogging up second base in New York, which needed to be opened up for Jazz Chisholm Jr. to return to his natural position. The Yankees didn't think LeMahieu could handle third, so they cut him loose and ate the last $22 million on his contract.

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.

NEW YORK — Yankees general manager Brian Cashman knows he isn’t showing up to the trade market this month with one item on his shopping list. If all goes according to plan, he’ll be filling up his cart with big-league talent this year.