What happened: The Yankees are exploring catching help ahead of the trade deadline, with the same Tyler Stephenson Yankees officials discussed alongside Hunter Goodman a day earlier now identified as a possible fit from Cincinnati. New York is also said to be tracking Minnesota's Ryan Jeffers as it looks to add a bat behind the plate. Separately, right-hander Will Warren worked his first appearance of the second half in relief Wednesday, allowing a hit and a walk but recording two outs in a save situation.

Why it matters: The Yankees are searching for catching depth and bullpen versatility as the deadline nears, with Aaron Judge's injury situation adding urgency to add offensive Stephenson's track record makes him a plausible trade chip for Cincinnati, while Warren's relief look could open a hybrid role for him after 19 starts. New York's pitching depth, including Clarke Schmidt, Elmer Rodriguez, Jasson Dominguez and Spencer Jones as trade chips, is also seen as enough to pursue a reliever like Mason Miller from San Diego, though that pursuit is considered unlikely to advance.

What to watch: Warren is scheduled to start Sunday, and the Yankees are expected to continue evaluating catching and bullpen trade targets before the deadline.