"Yankees' Trade Plans Exclude Ohtani, Soto, and Arenado, But Consider 'Rental'"

The New York Yankees are unlikely to trade for Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto, or Nolan Arenado before the trade deadline, according to an industry official familiar with the team's thinking. However, the official mentioned that Cody Bellinger could be a possibility as a rental player. The official also dismissed the idea of the Yankees signing Ohtani in the future, stating that Ohtani is not likely to come to New York and that the Seattle Mariners are the favorites to sign him.