The New York Yankees currently have their backs against the wall. After dropping the first two games of the weekend series against the Philadelphia Phillies, they sit at 56-48 overall—6 1/2 games behind the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL East and clinging to a one-game cushion in the Wild Card race.

Aaron Judge's elbow injury has altered the Yankees' plans during a down month of July — and could have altered them more, according to a new report.

After losing star slugger Aaron Judge to the injured list with a flexor strain in his elbow, the New York Yankees are facing a tough decision on whether to buy or sell at Thursday's trade deadline.