Who Is Yankees' Top Trade Chip Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline?
MINNEAPOLIS  If the Yankees end up making a trade over the next few weeks, odds are it'll cost New York a top prospect or two. MLB.com singled out one prospect from each team over the weekend that would be a centerpiece of a trade, if one came to fruition. For the Yankees, it was pitcher Deivi Garca. Here's more from MLB.com:  The Yankees are not actively shopping the 22-year-old Garca, who has pitched to a 5.27 ERA through eight regular season starts over his brief big league career, plus an abbreviated 'opener' assignment in last year's American League Division Series. However, if they wanted to address some of their glaring needs -- a starting center fielder seems to be their most pressing issue at the moment -- dangling Garca would be a good way to entice opposing clubs to pick up the phone. Garca is the Yankees No. 3 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, and general manager Brian Cashman has previously said that many teams inquired about his availability. Garca is presently on the outside looking in at the starting rotation, even after the injury to right-hander Corey Kluber. The 22-year-old has made just two starts this season, posting a 6.48 ERA in those outings. Only one other pitcher is ranked higher than Garca in the Yankees' system. That's Clarke Schmidt, who has been out all season due to injury after also making his debut last summer. With eight starts at the big-league level under his belt, opposing clubs know exactly what they're working with when negotiating a deal. Should New York target a top option on the trade market, Garca would surely be an attractive addition for another team to get their hands on in return. MORE:  Follow Max Goodman on Twitter (@MaxTGoodman), be sure to bookmark Inside The Pinstripes and check back daily for news, analysis and more.