Last week, the Mets made their first big splash before Thursday’s MLB trade deadline when they acquired two-time All-Star Gregory Soto to be a lefty specialist in the second half. Adding more arms to the bullpen is rumored to be a top priority.

In his third MLB start, Yankees' right-hander Cam Schlittler lasted 4.1 innings, yielding three runs on seven hits and four walks, with five strikeouts, in a 4-2 loss to Tampa Bay.

With the Yankees' bullpen struggling, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports the team could try to trade for the Rockies' Jake Bird. Bird has been the Rockies' best reliever this year, and since Naw York and Colorado have already completed the Ryan McMahon deal, there is familiarity between the two sides this month.

Having already added Ryan McMahon to boost their production at third base, the New York Yankees may not be done dealing with the Colorado Rockies leading up to the trade deadline on Thursday.

SportsLine's model simulated Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Yankees 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Sunday's matchup at Yankee Stadium in New York

The Yankees are favored (-108) in a projected close game against the Rays (-108). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the New York Yankees looking to Cam Schlittler (1-0), and Drew Rasmussen (7-5) taking the ball for the Tampa Bay Rays.