The trade deadline didn’t go as expected for the Yankees. Major-league talent was available, ranging from ace pitchers like Zack Grienke to pitching prospects like Zac Gallen and everything in between. The fact that the Yankees didn’t get one starting pitcher or reliever comes as a surprise to many.
Now that trades are no longer an option, the Yankees can possibly add some reinforcements through signings. There might not be any pitchers on the open market who can make a greater impact than the arms exchanged on the trade market, but adding some depth in the minor leagues and testing them out doesn’t hurt.