The New York Yankees could look to be aggressive at the trade deadline to ensure a deep run in October. Could they part with Spencer Jones?

LeMahieu was clogging up second base in New York, which needed to be opened up for Jazz Chisholm Jr. to return to his natural position. The Yankees didn't think LeMahieu could handle third, so they cut him loose and ate the last $22 million on his contract.

The 30-year-old former All-Star is struggling this season, slashing .208/.307/.368 with 12 home runs, 26 RBI and a .675 OPS. He also is used to hitting at Coors Field, so taking him away from that environment could affect him.

The New York Yankees are expecting a premium would be imposed by a division rival in potential trades for several good fits.

"Zach Eflin is currently on the injured list with lower back discomfort. Injuries have been a theme throughout his career, but this is someone with experience both as a starter and reliever in the postseason who could help the Yankees," Kelly wrote.

As the Yankees are expected to be buyers, one team potentially looking to sell at the deadline would make an excellent trade partner for New York. Multiple MLB insiders, including ESPN's Jeff Passan, MLB Network's Jon Morosi and MLB.com's Bryan Hoch have linked the Yankees with a potential swoop for a pair of Arizona Diamondbacks standouts.

NEW YORK — Yankees general manager Brian Cashman knows he isn’t showing up to the trade market this month with one item on his shopping list. If all goes according to plan, he’ll be filling up his cart with big-league talent this year.

Next on the list of non-productive third basemen is another possible Yankees target, Luis Rengifo of the Angels, as The Post’s Jon Heyman has reported. He was more productive each of the previous three seasons but has struggled badly this season.