At 4.5 games back in the AL wild-card race, Kansas City isn't entirely out of the postseason picture yet. With a player option on his contract for next season, there’s no guarantee that Lugo will stick around. If the Yankees can land him, he’ll fit nicely between Fried and Carlos Rodón.

While his offensive stats wouldn't be a huge boost to an already stacked Yankees lineup, Hayes was a Gold Glove as recently as 2023. The Pinstripes are in desperate need of more consistency at third with Oswaldo Cabreraout for an extended period,

The New York Yankees went into the All-Star Break in second place in the American League East. They have some needs to address before the trade deadline if they want to make a deep run.

Former New York Yankees' legendary shortstop Derek Jeter recently revealed his picks for the 2025 World Series, and it includes the Chicago Cubs.