MLB Trade Deadline activity has been heating up in recent days with the witching hour approaching on August 1st. Fire sales in Queens and the South Side of Chicago have led to Max Scherzer joining the Rangers, David Robertson packing his bags for Miami, and Lucas Giolito and Lance Lynn heading out west to different parts of southern California.
Just a few months ago, the Yankees were expected to be participants in deadline news, but their dire slump in Aaron Judge’s long absence has waylaid them into an uncomfortable middle ground. The front office is understandably hesitant to go on all-in on a disappointing team that sits in last place and 3.