Yankees potential trade target: Mike Minor

Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports The trade deadline is fast approaching in this abbreviated season, and as always seems to be the case, the Yankees may be in the market for some reinforcements on the mound. With the Texas Rangers entering action last night on an eight-game losing streak — the equivalent of a 22-game stretch in a normal season — it’s abundantly clear that they will be counted among the sellers. Although he has struggled out of the gate, Texas starter Mike Minor may represent a buy-low candidate for a veteran swingman.

Minor took the league by storm in the first half of last season, posting a 2.54 ERA in 18 starts, including two complete-games and one shutout, en route to his…