The New York Yankees acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies, giving them a veteran at a position of need as they try to stop their slide down the AL East standings

While the outfield and bullpen are more pressing needs, New York has reportedly gotten involved in a pursuit of an All-Star starting pitcher. Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that the Mets are among the teams that have recently “checked in” on a trade for Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara.