Cashman: Yankees unlikely to make major move ahead of trade deadline

The deep-pocketed New York Yankees are unlikely to make a major splash prior to the non-waiver trade deadline.

"I would predict it more likely not doing anything than doing something significant," general manager Brian Cashman told reporters. "We're making our calls."

Armed with a four-game lead in the tightly contested American League East, the Yankees appear satisfied with the makeup of their current roster.

The offense has benefited significantly from bounce-back seasons from Brian McCann, Mark Teixeira, and Alex Rodriguez, while the recent return of Ivan Nova, Jacoby Ellsbury, and Andrew Miller from the disabled list leaves the team in a strong spot heading into the stretch run.

If there's an area the Yankees could stand to upgrade, it's second base, though Cashman admits there isn't much available on the open market.

Stephen Drew has failed to rebound from a miserable 2014 campaign and Brendan Ryan offers limited offense. Rookie Rob Refsnyder could fill in despite being optioned to Triple-A earlier this week - a move Cashman said was made in order to avoid designating either Drew or Ryan for assignment.

"If you need an infielder, show me an alternative that's even available. It's a very thin, thin market," Cashman said.

On the mound, CC Sabathia is showing significant signs of decline, but he's coming off a pair of solid outings, and Cashman says there's been no conversation about removing him from the rotation.

"We've never had discussions of taking him out," said Cashman.