In a recent article, Zach Kaplan of Athlon suggested a trade in which the Yankees would acquire Sandy Alcantara from the Miami Marlins in exchange for left-handed pitching prospect Brock Selvidge and right-handed pitching prospect Cade Smith.

The New York Yankees' starting rotation may need some upgrades at the trade deadline. Clarke Schmidt's injury may force them to make a move.

New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt is likely facing Tommy John surgery to repair the torn UCL in his pitching elbow, Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters Saturday