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 third baseman and help for the bullpen. But that all changed over the weekend when the Yankees learned right-hander Clarke Schmidt likely needs Tommy John surgery,

In a recent article, Zach Kaplan of Athlon suggested a trade in which the Yankees would acquire Sandy Alcantara from the Miami Marlins in exchange for left-handed pitching prospect Brock Selvidge and right-handed pitching prospect Cade Smith.

Reigning AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil is slated soon to begin a rehab assignment and the power righty certainly could provide a rotation boost, but the 27-year-old is still 3-4 weeks, at best, from returning. With nothing guaranteed insofar as performance once he does.

The Baltimore Orioles acquired Alex Jackson from the New York Yankees after Gary Sánchez became their fourth catcher on the injured list

With four catchers out due to injury, the Orioles acquired minor league catcher Alex Jackson in a trade with the Yankees on Sunday and put Gary Sanchez on the IL.

The New York Yankees announced Sunday they traded veteran catcher Alex Jackson to the Baltimore Orioles. In return, the Bronx Bombers received international bonus pool money and a player to be named later.