New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is aiming to be busy ahead of the MLB trade deadline but tried to temper expectations in terms of what might happen.

NEW YORK — Both Yankees general manager Brian Cashman and manager Aaron Boone called the move to designate DJ LeMahieu for assignment on Wednesday a “tough” decision. LeMahieu had been in pinstripes since 2019, a well-respected and hard-working figure in the Yankees’ clubhouse.

The New York Yankees bullpen needs some reinforcements. With Mark Leiter Jr. on the injured list, the Yankees could target a dominant replacement at the trade deadline.

With the MLB trade deadline just weeks away, the New York Yankees’ lengthy search for a much-needed, yet elusive, third baseman should be coming to a close.

New York Yankees fans have been hearing about the club's trade deadline approach, and how general manager Brian Cashman is focusing on finding a

The Pirates are sure to sell. One familiar piece on their hands is Isiah Kiner-Falefa. The ex-Yankee would love to return to the Bronx and offers versatility — he could occasionally spell Anthony Volpe at short — but he’d only make a marginal impact in the batter’s box.

Everson Pereira was scratched with general sickness and Bryan De La Cruz with an oblique issue on Tuesday night, and both remained out of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre lineup on Wednesday afternoon.

One player who could draw some interest is Lane Thomas, and Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reported that one team "said to be interested in" Thomas is the New York Yankees. Thomas' season numbers aren't all that great. He owns a slash line of .160/.246/.272 with an OPS of .518 in 39 games this season.