3 Bold Yankees Trade Deadline Predictions

Indeed, it has been a tough couple of months for the New York Yankees, who just finished the first half of the season with a solid record of 58-40. They just trail the Baltimore Orioles one game behind in the American League East standings.

Still, there are things that need to be address as the Yankees kick off their second half of the season on Friday. A couple of these issues include lack of production coming from the infield corners and pitching depth.

The trade deadline can't come any sooner as New York looks to upgrades those current weakness. Here are three predictions that are bold and would be the mostly likely outcome as the trade deadline approaches.

Yankees Acquire Luis Rengifo In A Deal With The Los Angeles Angels

New York certainly does need help in their infield corner, no doubt. Luis Regnifo is a guy that can solve their infield woes, considering how good he is this year in terms of production. He has a 127 wRC+ which would immediately upgrade a lineup that has received abysmal productions from the likes of DJ LeMahieu (53 wRC+) and Gleyber Torres (86 wRC+).

Regnifo's left-handed bat is a suitable fit for Yankee Stadium's right field short porch. He does have some pop, with a combined 33 home runs from 2022-23. Though the trade price might be steep, but it might be worth it to go all-in for player like Rengifo.