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.

What to watch: Whether the Yankees meet Baltimore's price for two years of control remains the open question as the deadline nears.