As the trade deadline nears, the Yankees appeared to still be following the two-tiered strategy of seeing if they both could sell some players while buying for now and the future.

The buy continued to be built around if they could find a long-term answer for left field and St. Louis Cardinals switch-hitter Dylan Carlson, who will not be a free agent until the 2026 season, remains a player of interest.

St. Louis, though, is locked in multiple scenarios and has traded shortstop Paul DeJong to the Toronto Blue Jays.

Blue Jays starting shortstop Bo Bichette injured his right knee Monday night, but the club had not provided a public timetable for his return.

When it comes to selling, the Yankees were mainly focused on walk-year players such as Harrison Bader, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Wandy Peralta and Luis Severino.

What else is happening at the MLB trade deadline? Follow our live tracker for news, rumors, analysis and more coverage on the busiest day in baseball.

The Phillies inquired on Bader, though there seemed limited traction there as Philadelphia looks for a righty-hitting outfielder.

The Yankees at least floated the name of Clay Holmes in talks, but apparently made it clear that the price would be so high for their closer that a deal appeared unlikely.