What happened: The Yankees are weighing a trade for Orioles right-hander Yennier Cano as a bullpen reinforcement ahead of the deadline, with Baltimore sitting 10 games back in the AL East and under .500. Cano has two more years of team control, a factor that could shape any asking price.
Why it matters: New York's bullpen took on added urgency after Camilo Doval's ERA climbed past five following his prior deadline arrival. A rebound arm like Cano, controllable beyond this season, would give the Yankees insurance for an October push.
By the numbers: Cano has a 2.32 ERA and 2.58 FIP across 42 games (31.0 IP) in 2026, his best marks since a 2023 All-Star season with Baltimore, with a 22.0% strikeout rate and 6.3% walk rate.
What to watch: Whether the Yankees meet Baltimore's price for two years of control remains the open question as the deadline nears.