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Amidst all of the chatter surrounding the New York Yankees' need for a third baseman at this year's trade deadline, there's one player at the position who they
Neither the Yankees nor the Mets are the surefire World Series contenders, needing just a little fine tuning at the trade deadline, they thought they were a month ago.
The New York Yankees need to fill the void at third base. Could they look to swing a trade for a St. Louis Cardinals star?
An MRI exam last Friday confirmed the injury. Schmidt, who said he had been dealing with elbow soreness since June 4, exited his start against the Toronto Blue Jays on July 3 after just three innings because of the discomfort.
The New York Yankees have a glaring need at third base, and this trade idea would address the issue and improve New York's infield.
The 30-year-old former All-Star is struggling this season, slashing .208/.307/.368 with 12 home runs, 26 RBI and a .675 OPS. He also is used to hitting at Coors Field, so taking him away from that environment could affect him.
The New York Yankees have a hole at third base, and the ideal target may end up costing them one of the top prospects in their organization.