An American League scout who knows the Yankees well discusses their first half and suggests two summer blockbuster trades that could get them back in the World Series in a revealing Q&A.

Potential targets: RHPs Jhoan Duran (Twins), Raisel Iglesias ( Braves ), Rafael Montero (Braves), David Bednar (Pirates); LHPs Danny Coulombe (Twins), Jalen Beeks (Diamondbacks), Gregory Soto (Orioles).

What will the New York Yankees do at the trade deadline to give themselves the best outlook in the last two months of the season?

The New York Yankees finished the first half in second place in the American League East. They could be aggressive at the trade deadline to win the division.

ATLANTA — Eugenio Suárez said he is “happy” in Arizona and is doing his best to help a club that entered the All-Star break floundering but fighting: three games under .500, 11 games removed from the NL West lead and 5.5 games out of a wild-card spot.

The New York Yankees went into the All-Star Break in second place in the American League East. They could be aggressive at the trade deadline in hopes of reclaiming the lead.

The New York Yankees are keeping their eyes on a variety of infielders ahead of the trade deadline, but one insider believes they'll only look short term.

ATLANTA — The Yankees’ top target for third base should be as obvious as their need. It has to be Diamondbacks All-Star Eugenio Suárez, who’s having perhaps his best year at age 33. Suárez leads the National League in RBIs with 78, and his 31 home runs are one behind NL leader Shohei Ohtani.