An MLB insider believes the Chicago Cubs trading for Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller could make some sense.

With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, the clock is ticking for the Chicago Cubs to improve their starting rotation. While Shota Imanaga and veteran Matthew Boyd deserve praise for their excellent seasons,

The timeline for all 30 teams to significantly improve their roster with the MLBtrade deadline is getting shorter and shorter. This is a chance for seriouspostseason contenders to improve their rosters immediately with reliablepitchers and batters.

The Yankees have the fourth-best record in the AL, while the Pirates are third-worst in the NL. Furthermore, Pittsburgh hasn’t made the playoffs since 2015, while New York won the AL pennant last season. The former is rebuilding, while the latter is in win-now mode.

If the New York Yankees decide to become sellers at Thursday's MLB trade deadline, one area on the roster is expected to be the focus of their moves.

It’s been mostly quiet on the trade front so far for the Pirates ahead of Thursday’s Trade Deadline, with the only move being sending Adam Frazier back to the Royals. That could, if not should, change in the coming days.