The New York Yankees are reportedly making a trade to for an All-Star third baseman who will fill their greatest position of need for the stretch run.

As the New York Yankees explore potential trade deadline acquisitions to help pull them out of a recent rough patch, top prospect George Lombard Jr. is unlikely to be included in any deals they might make.

FOX Sports MLB reporters Rowan Kavner and Deesha Thosar will be grading the biggest trades in the league through the July 31 trade deadline. Here's how every team has done so far: Who else is involved: The Rockies received pitching prospects Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz

The New York Yankees optioned RHP Scott Effross and INF Jorbit Vivas to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after Friday's trade with the Colorado Rockies to prepare for the arrival of third baseman Ryan McMahon.

The New York Yankees need a third baseman and have until Thursday to make a trade. Could the Kansas City Royals provide them with an All-Star?