For a normal contender, fortifying the bullpen would be a high-priority goal for the trade deadline. The Yankees, however, can be a little more relaxed. The Bronx bullpen ranks first in FIP- and second in fWAR among their MLB cohorts, with Aroldis Chapman, Adam Ottavino, Tommy Kahnle, and Zack Britton all having solid-to-vintage years.
Yet, while the Yankees’ bullpen is far from a liability, it’s not like help wouldn’t be appreciated. Dellin Betances isn’t going to return anytime soon, and in the meantime, there aren’t many attractive late-inning options for Aaron Boone beyond the aforementioned quartet.