After a sea of change at the July 31 trade deadline, which saw the New York Yankees make a total of eight trades, the month of August is the time for all the new pieces to settle in and for everyone to find their footing before the next seismic roster shift: September roster expansion.
For some players, this is their last chance to prove they're worthy of their current roles, and failure to do so could mean a reduction in playing time, either as better options become available or as youngsters push them out in a bid to get their feet wet.