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The New York Yankees have faced considerable challenges with their bullpen over recent weeks, leading pitching coach Matt Blake to rotate multiple pitchers in search of reliable and healthy options. After holding a position as one of the top bullpens in baseball about a month ago, their ERA has slipped to 12th in the rankings at 3.68.

This past weekend, the Yankees made a tough decision by designating Phil Bickford for assignment after he allowed five earned runs in less than an inning. This move is part of broader efforts to manage the impact of injuries within the team. Currently, the Yankees are anticipating the return of pitchers Ian Hamilton, Scott Effross, and Lou Trivino, each dealing with individual issues.

Additionally, starters Clarke Schmidt and Cody Poteet may also contribute from the bullpen once they recover from their injuries.

Speculation has linked the Yankees to Mason Miller of the Oakland Athletics, a 25-year-old star known for his triple-digit fastball. However, acquiring Miller would require a significant trade package due to his impressive stats, including a 1.96 ERA over 36.2 innings this year.