Two straight lo ses to Tampa Bay, with the Yankees sliding in the AL East standings and seeing their lead dwindle in the wild-card race, has provided further evidence that there need to be some improvements by the July 30 trade deadline. And Aaron Judge, who said at the All-Star Game last week the Yankees are ready to take any help we can get by the deadline, said again this weekend he wouldnt mind some changes. As a player, youd love to add a Nick Avila Jersey couple new pieces to rejuvenate the team and get guys pumped up, Judge said. Explore More Judge declined to get into specifics, saying, Weve got quite a few guys coming back from injuries and thats always helpful. We were rolling before the injuries got us, so with other smaller pieces, we should be good. Thats for the front office to figure out. There have been plenty of potential targets acro s the field this weekend at Yankee Stadium, with the Rays hovering around .500 for most of the year. One player the Yankees had their eyes on during the offseason, as The Posts Joel Sherman reported at the time, was ex-Met Amed Rosario. Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Amed Rosario (10) hits a single off Carlos Rodon during the first inning at Tropicana Field against the Yankees. ZUMAPRESS.com Rosario ended up signing with Tampa Bay, and the Yankees eventually traded for Miamis Jon Berti in a three-team deal with the Rays. Berti, though, has been sidelined with a strained calf and Asked about a po sible return to New York, Rosario said hes not paying attention to trade rumors, but he would be excited by it. Why not? Rosario said. The Mets [gave] me an opportunity, and if somebody says they dont want to play in New York, its not true. Everybody wants to play for the Yankees. Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) and Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Amed Rosario (10) exchange words at the conclusion of a game at Yankee Stadium. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con Rosario came up with the Mets as a top prospect before being traded to Cleveland in the blockbuster deal for Francisco Lindor. The 28-year-old Rosario has played second base, third and shortstop as well as right field for the Rays this season and said he enjoyed being under the spotlight in New York. Its different, Rosario said. Its a big market, the stadium is always full. I like it. Feeling pre sure is good for me. I love playing in New York. The Rays also the Yankees could be interested in, as well as another versatile player like Brandon Lowe or third baseman Isaac Paredes. Go beyond the box score with the Bombers Sign up for Inside the Yankees by Greg Joyce, exclusively on Sports+. Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! As DJ LeMahieu flounders at third base having been and not guaranteed a spot on Monday, according to Aaron Boone and Gleyber Torres continues his season-long funk, the Yankee infield looks in need of at least one upgrade. Austin Warren Jersey