The New York Yankees are monitoring the Pittsburgh Pirates closely, leaving themselves open to making a trade prior to the deadline. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the Yankees are one of two teams monitoring the availability of Kiner-Falefa. The other, is the San Francisco Giants, who are also “keeping a close eye on,” the Pirates veteran. “The New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants are keeping a close eye on versatile Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who should be available at the trade deadline,” Nightengale wrote.