NEW YORK -- As the Yankees hit the road, a losing record once again sits next to them in baseball's updated standings. While the up-and-down team still has time to figure out what they are, the clock is ticking toward the non-waiver trade deadline on August 1.



When--or if--the Yankees are willing to become a seller and listen to offers, baseball's best team will likely be ready to talk about relievers Andrew Miller, Aroldis Chapman and/or Dellin Betances.



Naturally, it's easy to wonder what the Yankees could get back in a blockbuster deal for any of baseball's best relief trio. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, big-time talent. No, not Kyle Schwarber or Javier Baez. But outfielder Jorge Soler might not be off limits:



Cubs executives have made no secret in recent weeks of their desire to add more pitching before the deadline.

Kyle Schwarber, Javy Baez and top catching prospect Willson Contreras are expected to be non-starters in talks. But the Cubs have a handful of other intriguing young prospects (and possibly Jorge Soler) who could be made available.



Soler, 24, is currently on the disabled list with a strained left hamstring. New York would be buying low due to Soler's difficult (.699 OPS) season thus far. In parts of three major league seasons, Soler owns a .745 OPS, including 20 home runs in 585 at-bats. During last October's postseason, Soler hit .474 with three home runs.



Prospects Yankees can target



Another potential reason for New York--or any team dealing with the Cubs--to be intrigued by Soler in a deal: He's in the third season of a nine-year, $30 million deal that won't pay him more than $5M in any season. He can, however, opt out of the deal and into the arbitration process when eligible.



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