The New York Yankees need to add a third baseman, and they could look to poach a slugger from the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The New York Yankees are "starting to make calls" as the team searches for a third baseman prior to the July 31 trade deadline, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

Although the Yankees have other needs — third base in particular — the rotation needs to be the focal point ahead of the July 31 trade deadline. If the Yankees are going to make a serious run to the World Series, at least one more starting pitcher will be necessary.

After the Yankees were swept in Toronto, manager Aaron Boone took a moment to address the team. His messaging, as Jazz Chisholm Jr. described it, was succinct.

By losing all four games to the Blue Jays, the Yankees are one game back of Toronto in the American League East.

George Springer hit two homers and four RBIs and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting New York Yankees 8-5 Thursday night to complete a four-game series sweep.

George Springer hit two two-run home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-5 on Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep and take sole possession of the AL East lead. Addison Barger had a solo homer among his three hits for New York.

George Springer hit two two-run home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-5 on Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep and take sole possession of the American League East lead.