The Yankees believe they are probably covered at first base with DJ LeMahieu and second with Jon Berti, Oswaldo Peraza and LeMahieu (who can play both spots) if either Gleyber Torres or Anthony Rizzo doesnt regain his usual form. In any case, the Yanks are disinclined to go for a big-money 1B such as Pete Alonso at the deadline and seem focused on the bullpen (and maybe another starter though other teams are much needier there, especially with .) In addition to Marlins shutdown reliever Tanner Scott, the Yankees are believed to like White Sox reliever Jerome Robinson Jersey -turned starter Garrett Crochet, who leads the AL with 103 Ks but has an innings concern (hes already pitched 21 / more innings than ever before). Tanner Scott #66 of the Miami Marlins throws a pitch. Getty Images Garrett Crochet #45 of the Chicago White Sox commits a throwing error to first base in the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 07, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Getty Images Scott will go, and is believed to be drawing interest from the Phillies, Orioles, Dodgers and others. The closer market isnt bad with five viable options po sibly hitting the block: Scott, Kenley Jansen, Mason Miller, Carlos Estevez and Michael Kopech. Teams are being told the As have no great desire to trade Miller, but interested teams are hopeful Oakland may re-evaluate after the All-Star break. More From Jon Heyman Millers value, with 16.5 Ks per 9 and 103.7 mph velocity, is enormous. The six years of control is also huge. Rivals suggest Oakland should do it since they believe the As are multiple years away, theres risk with hard-throwing pitchers and the fans have bigger things to worry about. But so far, the As arent going for it. Athletics pitcher Mason Miller (19) delivers a pitch against the Seattle Mariners during the ninth inning. D. Ro s Cameron-USA TODAY Sports The belief is that the Rays and Red Sox buried in a division with two dominant teams and having realistic front offices may well sell. That would aid the starting pitching market, as Nick Pivetta and Zach Eflin, among others, would be coveted. As theyve said publicly. the Astros are planning not to be a seller but a buyer. Word is theyd like to acquire two starting pitchers, if po sible. Jeff McNeil looks like a change-of-scenery guy but the Mets understand McNeils trade value is nil now and are talking to him about a plan to help him regain his form. Michael Jordan Jersey