The New York Yankees are looking for upgrades ahead of the trade deadline and they might have to part with some big-league talent in order to land them.

As the team looks to recapture a lead in the American League East division and ultimately return to the World Series this fall, its shopping list includes relievers, a third baseman and a starting pitcher capable of slotting in alongside Max Fried, Carlos Rodon and, eventually, Luis Gil. And now a new frontline starter could be on the trade block.

“A surprise name has emerged in the starting pitcher market: Dylan Cease, who will be eligible for free agency at year’s end,” ESPN’s Buster Olney reported. “Perception of other teams is that the (San Diego) Padres are intent on making a push for the playoffs, and would use Cease to help fill other roster needs.”

Olney added that “AL East teams” have inquired about Cease and the Yankees might have a player that intrigues the Padres in backup catcher JC Escarra.

“Escarra is a sneaky popular trade target league-wide,” CBS Sports’ Mike Axisa wrote. “I’m betting on Escarra being a pleasant surprise down the stretch, taking over as the starting catcher, and giving the Padres much more offense behind the plate while being no downgrade defensively. … The Yankees can afford to trade Escarra because Austin Wells is entrenched as the starting catcher and Ben Rice has begun to see more action behind the plate as a way to get his bat in the lineup.”

Though Escarra is a rookie and Cease could be just a rental if he ends up leaving in free agency, a swap of the two would allow the Yankees to fortify an area of need while dealing from one of strength. With the trade deadline rapidly approaching and a long list of needs ahead, that’s the kind of move that might appeal to the Bronx Bombers.