NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Are there any starting pitchers out there the Yankees aren’t linked to?
With their interest in upgrading their rotation no secret, the Bombers have been mentioned in reports regarding numerous arms that could be available prior to the July 31 trade deadline.
Add the Indians’ Trevor Bauer and the Mets’ Zack Wheeler to the ever-growing list.
According to several reports, Tim Naehring, the Yankees’ top evaluator, was on hand to witness Bauer’s seven-inning, one-run performance against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. That has fueled speculation that New York has Cleveland’s durable right-hander high on its wish list as it looks to add to a starting staff that hasn’t been as consistent as the team’s AL-best 57-31 record would indicate.