3 expendable Yankees players who the team could move before the trade deadline

The Yankees are off to a hot start this year, but there are still some clear holes in the roster. SNY's Andy Martino reports that the Yankees are still expected to be aggressive at the deadline, despite looking like they are near their salary ceiling after the offseason spending. Martino explained that this is because teams tend to leave some resources available for summer trades, regardless of their actions in the offseason.

With the Yankees' most probable target areas being starting pitching and potentially middle infield, some current pieces will undoubtedly have to make way. These three Yankees could be on their way out of the Bronx before the end of July.

3 Yankees could depart the Bronx before the trade deadline

3. Everson Pereira

It wasn't too long ago that Everson Pereira was part of the same youth movement as Austin Wells and Jasson Domínguez, as the trio of prospects debuted in Houston in late 2023. Wells and Domínguez have gone on to be Yankee mainstays, whereas Pereira has stagnated a little bit.

He started 2024 off in the minors, putting together solid numbers at Triple-A, batting .265 with 10 homers and an OPS nearing .900 through 40 games with the RailRiders.

Pereira was playing at a level where he was being considered an option for the big club, especially with Alex Verdugo's well-documented struggles and Domínguez still returning from injury. But, just when things were looking up for the youngster, tragedy struck: Tommy John surgery.

Pereira went under the knife on June 4 of last year, having the internal brace version of the procedure. He would miss the rest of the 2024 season.

Fast forward to this year's spring training, and Pereira was in contention to break camp as a DH in the absence of Giancarlo Stanton. Due to his injury, he could not play the field. He played well in spring camp, but Ben Rice deservedly won the spot.

Pereira has continued to swing the bat well down in Triple-A, hitting .277 with nine home runs and an .897 OPS.

Despite this, there is still no room for 24-year-old in the Bronx. The Yankees already have four outfielders, all of whom are thriving. The current roster construction just doesn't have a need for Pereira. He is undoubtedly talented and big-league ready, so it might be time for the Yankees to leverage him in a trade while his stock is at its highest.

2. Jorbit Vivas

After Jazz Chisholm went down last month with an oblique injury, Jorbit Vivas finally got his chance at the big league level. After hitting .319 to start the year in Triple-A, expectations were high for the versatile young infielder. However, it hasn't all worked out quite yet in the Bronx for Vivas, and he is hitting a measly .156 with an OPS barely over .500.

He has had his moments, like his 11 pitch at-bat against the Mets that resulted in a run scoring, his first career homer against the Rangers, and his two-hit night in Sacramento against the A's. Overall, though, his offense has not lived up to the hype so far.

On the bright side, he has looked quite good on defense, showcasing good feel for both second and third base.

Personally, I really like Vivas. I see a lot of potential in him, but I also see an inexperienced hitter who sometimes tries to do a little too much. He has a unique swing, but i don't necessarily think it is bad. I would like to see the Yankees hold on to him and try to develop his game, but I could easily imagine the front office shipping him off, especially if they decide to pursue another infielder.

Boone does seem to prefer Peraza over Vivas, so if one of them has to go in order to make room for an imported infielder, I envision Vivas being the one who would make way.

1. Jesús Rodríguez

Jesús Rodríguez, a 23-year-old catcher/third baseman, is currently the Yankees' 30th-ranked prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. His stock at its highest right now, as the Venezuelan native is hitting .362 with with an OPS of .904. He has also walked nearly as much as he has struck out, contributing to an OBP of .443.

Rodríguez is a bit of an anomaly of a catcher, as he doesn't have much power, instead possessing an incredible hit tool to go along with a well-rounded, polished game style. He plays decent defense at both catcher and third, possessing a good arm to go along with an average glove.

Rodríguez, similar to Everson Pereira, simply does not have a path to the majors right now. The Yankees have a solid catching core with Wells and Escarra, not to mention Rice, who can also catch. In the minors, Rafael Flores (NYY No. 15) and Edgleen Perez (NYY No. 11) comprise a good group of up and coming backstops.

The Bronx Bombers also have a plethora of options at the hot corner, with Chisholm, Vivas, Oswald Peraza, and DJ LeMahieu all able to play third in the big leagues.

Rodríguez could really help out a lower-end MLB team with his contact ability and defensive versatility. I could easily see Cashman packaging him in a deal for an infielder or starting pitcher.