The Yankees made their first major move by adding Luis Garcia Jr., but the pressure on Brian Cashman is only growing. With Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton still uncertain and the offense struggling, the debate turns to whether New York must still land a catcher, another bat and bullpen help before the deadline.
Across town, the Mets begin a painful but necessary selloff while the Dodgers spark frustration and envy with another aggressive blockbuster. The conversation weighs prospect returns, roster fit, potential October lineups and the hard truth that deadline reactions can look very different one year later.
