The New York Yankees address roster constraints ahead of Opening Day by trading infielder Jorbit Vivas to the Washington Nationals in exchange for pitching prospect Sean Paul Liñan.
With Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton sidelined, Ben Rice has emerged as the Yankees' biggest offensive threat during a critical stretch of the season.
The New York Yankees appear unlikely to trade for Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte, who has the team on his five-team no-trade list.
Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler chose to skip pitching in the All-Star Game, saying the decision was made before Dylan Cease was named the American League's starting pitcher.
Aaron Judge confirmed his rib injury originated in late April but declined to discuss a recovery timeline after being placed on the injured list, leaving the New York Yankees to navigate his absence.
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe is recovering from shoulder surgery and is optimistic about returning to the field as early as April despite the severity of his injury.