As the Angels' season tailspins, across the country the New York Yankees are slowly losing their status as the best team in the American League. After dropping another series to the Toronto Blue Jays, the Bronx Bombers plan to be one of the most aggressive teams at the deadline. The Angels are a perfect fit for what they need, and these three trades would turn the Yankees into top contenders one again while helping the Angels retool for 2026 and beyond.
Trade 1: Yoan Moncada and Luis Rengifo for C/1B Rafael Flores and LHP Brock Selvidge
The Yankees have a clear need at third base.