With less than 48 hours to go until the 2025 MLB trade deadline, the New York Yankees are still flirting with the Pittsburgh Pirates over some pitching. According to insider Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Yankees and Pirates are still discussing reliever David Bednar and starter Mitch Keller on Tuesday night.

After losing star slugger Aaron Judge to the injured list with a flexor strain in his elbow, the New York Yankees are facing a tough decision on whether to buy or sell at Thursday's trade deadline.

The Yankees and Mets are both prioritizing pitching, particularly bullpen help, as the trade deadline approaches, and fortune is in their corners.

In his third MLB start, Yankees' right-hander Cam Schlittler lasted 4.1 innings, yielding three runs on seven hits and four walks, with five strikeouts, in a 4-2 loss to Tampa Bay.

The New York Yankees acquired several talented veterans after superstar outfielder Juan Soto walked in free agency, with southpaw pitcher Max Fried (12-4, 2.62 ERA)chief among them. They signed the latter player to an eight-year, $218 million contract, and he’s given them their money’s worth thus far.

Here's what you need to know about the trade deadline, including the top players on the trade block and what moves the Yankees and Mets have made so far. In years prior, it used to be set in stone on July 31 at 4 p.m. ET. According to MLB.com, the commissioner's office can set the deadline from a date range of July 28 and Aug. 3.

Cody Bellinger hit a three-run homer, Anthony Volpe also went deep and the New York Yankees erased an early deficit in a 7-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

The Yankees are looking to boost their rotation at the trade deadline, and they could make a strong proposal for Nationals ace MacKenzie Gore

With the Yankees' bullpen struggling, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports the team could try to trade for the Rockies' Jake Bird. Bird has been the Rockies' best reliever this year, and since Naw York and Colorado have already completed the Ryan McMahon deal, there is familiarity between the two sides this month.