Here's the latest Yankees news and buzz ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline…
July 25, 11:32 a.m.
While Eugenio Suarez and Ryan McMahon have been names to keep an eye on for the Yankees ahead of the trade deadline, there's another infielder who could fill that role.
New York would have interest in St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan, if he's made available, according to the New York Post's Jon Heyman.
Heyman notes that many teams, including the Houston Astros, would also be in on Donovan if the Cardinals decide to sell. St. Louis is currently 53-51, nine games back of the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central and 2.5 games back of the San Diego Padres for the third Wild Card spot.
Donovan, 28, was named to his first All-Star team this season and is hitting .296 with nine home runs and 42 RBI over 96 games. He won a Gold Glove in 2022, the first year utility players had their own category, when he played all four infield positions, LF, RF, and DH.
This season, Donovan has logged 78 games at second base, six at SS, 18 in LF, and two as the DH. Overall, he's played 2B (203 games) and LF (163 games) the most in his career, followed by third base with 46 games.
July 23, 11:45 p.m.
As the Yankees continue to search for a potential new third baseman, the team's ranking of preferred candidates has reportedly been determined.
According to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, the Yankees are interested in Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon. However, the team sees McMahon as a backup plan to trying to trade for Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez.
Suarez is the hottest hitter this trade deadline and the Yankees are just one of many teams inquiring about him, so the price tag may be too high for New York.
YES Network's Jack Curry spoke about the Yankees' thoughts on the third base market and poured some cold water on the names the team has been attached to.
"The vibe I’m getting from the Yankees, they do not have a lot of exuberance for some of the names that have been attached to them: Suarez, [Pirates 3B Ke'Bryan] Hayes, McMahon," Curry said. "They are a very detail-oriented organization when they make these kinds of decisions."
Curry criticized Suarez's defense and his fit on the team while also pointing out the contracts and lack of offense from Hayes and McMahon as potential reasons the Yankees don't acquire them.
Hayes' contract still has five years of control at $30 million while McMahon is under contract through 2027 with $32 million remaining after this season.
July 19, 8:27 p.m.
The Yankees are in the market for a third baseman and have reportedly shown interest in the top target at this trade deadline.
According to the New York Post's Jon Heyman, the Yankees are among the teams that have inquired about Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez. Other teams include the Mariners and Cubs, among "many others."
