Despite pursuing 2022 NL Cy Young winner Sandy Alcántara prior to Thursday's trade deadline, the New York Yankees weren't willing to part with their star prospects to facilitate a deal with the Miami Marlins.

Heading into Thursday’s MLB trade deadline, adding another impact starter was reportedly a goal of general manager Brian Cashman and New York’s front office. And rumors claimed that Miami Marlins starters Sandy Alcantara and Edward Cabrera were two players targeted by the pinstripes.