ESPN's Jeff Passan suggested the Yankees, who own a 5.5-game lead in the AL East, should pursue Lowe via trade ahead of the July 31 deadline. Lowe, a 2019 All-Star selection and reliable veteran bat, is hitting .242 with 11 homers, 31 RBI, and a .725 OPS for the inconsistent Rays.

With the Yankees seeming hell-bent on moving Jazz Chisholm Jr. to third, second base will become the new infield trouble spot. These four second baseman represent prime trade targets for New York to fill that need.

The New York Yankees look like American League contenders once again, but may be in need of a third baseman before the postseason starts.