Yankees provide better than expected update on star hooker…

The New York Yankees have lost seven of their last 10 games, but they’re still one of baseball’s best teams with a 54-32 record. Manager Aaron Boone’s club could use multiple upgrades ahead of the July 30 trade deadline, though. Could the Bombers find a way to bring infielder Luis Rengifo and reliever Carlos Estevez of the Los Angeles Angels to the Bronx?

The Athletic’s Chris Kirshner and Brendan Kuty put together six trade proposals on June 28 to improve weak spots in the Yankees’ roster. They also had former general manager Jim Bowden critique each hypothetical deal. Here’s what they think is needed to get those two from the Angels:

“I also love this trade concept for the Yankees as Rengifo is an underrated player who comes with an additional year of control and Estévez would give New York closing security behind Holmes. However, this deal makes little sense for the Angels,” Bowden said. “Pereira has huge power but his hit tool is no sure thing and Hamilton will be 30 years old next year. A rebuilding team like the Angels needs prospects more than a veteran reliever with a 1.584 WHIP and 4.2 walks per nine innings. Love it for the Yankees, hate it for the Angels.”