Although Opening Day is just three weeks away, Benoit Pouliot Jersey the Yankees arent finished upgrading their roster just yet.According to , the Yankees checked in on star shortstop Trevor Story, who signed with the American League East rival Boston Red Sox Sunday morning.Regardle s, Heyman says New York is focused on adding to their pitching staff, and theyre one of many clubs that are in on Oakland Athletics starting pitchers Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas. It's no secret that the As have been slashing payroll at a rapid pace Mark Letestu Jersey this offseason. It all began prior to the lockout when Oakland allowed highly esteemed manager Bob Melvin, who was owed $4 million this season, walk to the San Diego Padres for zero compensation in return. And once the work stoppage concluded, the As front office went in full fire sale mode, sending Matt Olson to the Braves, Matt Chapman to the Blue Jays and Chris Ba sitt to the Mets.Manaea and Montas have been heavily involved in trade rumors for much of the offseason. And at this point, the rebuilding As appear to be more than willing to deal one, if not both of them.Especially Manaea, who is entering his final year of arbitration and is projected to earn $10.2 million in 2022. As for Montas, he is Jari Kurri Jersey under cheap control for two more seasons, which might cost teams more in a sets if they wish to acquire him. Scroll to ContinueBut with starter Domingo German expected to mi s several months with a shoulder injury, plus Jameson Taillon making his way back from offseason ankle surgery, it would be wise for Brian Cashman and co. to land another capable arm to pair atop the rotation with Nail Yakupov Jersey ace Gerrit Cole. Starting pitcher Luis Severino is also a question mark, having not pitched acro s a full-season since 2018. Last season, Manaea, a 30-year-old left-hander, struck out 194 batters and produced a 3.91 ERA acro s 179.1 innings. Montas, who throws right- Wayne Gretzky Jersey handed and is 28-years-old, was even more impre sive than his rotation-mate, striking out 207 batters and posting a 3.37 ERA in 187 innings. The free agent starting pitching market has evaporated, but Manaea and Montas are available on the trading block. Either of these two options would greatly improve the Yankees pitching staff.MORE: