The prospects who can shape Yankees’ World Series quest, either as trade chips or roster help

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The Yankees shielded their top prospects from the trade market last summer, a decision that now appears prescient as several of those young players have become key contributors to the team's World Series push this season. Some prospects remain potential trade assets if the front office needs to upgrade the roster before the deadline, while others have already proven valuable enough to stay. The team faces a balancing act between developing homegrown talent and acquiring established veterans, with each prospect representing either a future cornerstone or bargaining chip depending on how the season unfolds.