Yankees Should Tade For Six-Time All-Star Closer At Trade Deadline

Houston Astros closer Josh HaderThe New York Yankees are in the middle of a rough stretch, but still have the second-most wins in the American League. They will clearly be looking to add at the trade deadline, and relievers may be on their shopping list.The Yankees' bullpen is not bad by any means.

Their 3.09 bullpen ERA is the second best in baseball, trailing only the Atlanta Braves. However, they could use a high-leverage arm.

Camilo Doval has struggled since arriving in the Bronx and may not be reliable in big spots when the postseason begins. David Bednar has been solid as the closer, posting a 2.92 ERA and converting 17 of 19 save opportunities.

However, adding an elite closer could move Bednar into the setup role and allow Aaron Boone to deploy Doval, Brent Headrick and Fernando Cruz earlier in games. Josh Hader could be a player the Yankees target at the deadline.Do you have a take to get off your chest?

Do you want to engage in a growing Yankees community? Comment on our content alongside staff and fans alike!Even though the Houston Astros are under .

500 and on the outside looking in at the postseason, they are within striking distance of a postseason spot. They do not figure to be traditional sellers at the deadline, but could move Hader for the right price.Hader is set to make $19 million over the next two seasons, and the six-time All-Star has looked dominant since returning from his biceps injury.

In 15 games this season, he has a 0.60 ERA and is a perfect 9-for-9 on save opportunities. He had a 2.

05 ERA last season and is still one of the best closers in baseball.The Devin Williams experiment in New York did not work, but perhaps the man he used to set up in Milwaukee can have better luck. ESPN's Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan gave Hader a 20% chance to be traded, and it will likely take an aggressive offer to get him out of Houston.

However, the Yankees know how good they can be when Aaron Judge is back and healthy, and the American League is wide open