What happened: According to Yahoo MLB, the Yankees could have Jasson Domínguez ("The Martian") and Giancarlo Stanton back "in play" as soon as next week, with both reportedly getting closer to returning. The report also frames Ben Rice as a rising AL MVP candidate and floats Jones as possible trade bait ahead of the deadline.

Why it matters: Reinforcements at the plate would deepen a New York lineup built around its sluggers and tighten the AL East race during the heart of the regular season. The emergence of Ben Rice as a breakout bat gives the club extra

What to watch: Watch whether Domínguez and Stanton are activated within the next week and how their returns reshape the everyday lineup. Deadline chatter around Jones is also worth tracking as the trade market heats up.