New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is preparing to replace David Carpenter, who was designated for assignment Wednesday, and add depth to an already dominant bullpen.

Cashman revealed during an appearance on MLB Network Radio that he aims to acquire a right-handed reliever for the stretch run to complement fireballers Andrew Miller and Dellin Betances. He also acknowledged the club's farm system has enough "powder to fill the gun" in order to make a deal for a top-notch starting pitcher leading up to the trade deadline.

Cashman didn't specifically mention a relief target, but Rafael Soriano, Jonathan Papelbon, Tyler Clippard, Francisco Rodriguez, and Jonathan Broxton are all veteran arms that will likely be available for trade.

High-end starters that could be traded before the deadline and appealing to the Yankees include Johnny Cueto, David Price, Scott Kazmir, Cole Hamels, and Jeff Samardzija.

Minor leaguers Luis Severino, Aaron Judge, Greg Bird, and Gary Sanchez are top prospects Cashman may need to consider dealing if he's serious about acquiring a top arm.

New York has missed the postseason in consecutive seasons and sits atop the American League East standings with a 29-25 record entering play Thursday.