The Yankees enter the post-All-Star break at 54-42, trailing the Rays by 3 games but leading the AL Wild Card by 3.5 games. There’s speculation about potential trade deadline targets for starting pitchers, with names like Tarik Skubal and Reid Detmers circulating, but no concrete links yet. Cody Bellinger’s use as a leadoff hitter remains debated, as he’s primarily been effective in the middle of the lineup, and the Yankees may seek a true leadoff hitter in trades.
