From a pitching standpoint, the New York Yankees are whole again. Or at least as close as theyve been in the past year and a half. Their rotation when healthy is arguably the best in MLB. With Max Fried returning from the Injured List on Wednesday, the Yankees ideal rotation is now coming into view. For the first time, Fried and Gerrit Cole are sharing a rotation. Carlos Rodons rehab is progressing well, and he should be back shortly as well.MORE: One player every MLB team will trade at the 2026 trade deadlineThe biggest surprise, though, has been the emergence of Cam Schlittler as a top-of-the-rotation option. Rodons return will shift Will Warren or Ryan Weathers to the bullpen, and Clarke Schmidts return is also looming. That will make an already strong bullpen even better.After a rough April, David Bednar has returned to being a true, lights-out closer. Among others, he has support from Fernando Cruz and Brent Headrick as pitching has truly become New Yorks strength. With Aaron Judge still sidelined and the lineup scuffling, thats not a bad thing, and its also very necessary.It also shouldnt be surprising that the Yankees are looking at even more trade acquisitions as they battle with the Tampa Bay Rays for the American League East title. Thats perfectly understandable, and even with the expected influx of talent, adding another high-leverage bullpen arm should be a priority.MORE: 5 MLB pitchers who will be traded before the trade deadlineIt should not be Mason MillerSep 26, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Mason Miller (22) celebrates during the eighth inning Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn ImagesLets start with the obvious: Miller is a stud. Hes an absolute superstar and the best closer in all of baseball. Hes essentially a cheat code with a 0.86 ERA and almost 17 strikeouts per nine innings. It goes without saying that the trade price on Miller isnt going to be cheap.Trading Spencer Jones, George Lombard, Elmer Rodriguez, and/or other top prospects for Miller would be a reasonable request from the San Diego Padres. The problem, though, is thats not something the Yankees need to do or should be doing. Even if Jones and Jasson Domnguez dont necessarily have current roles, they shouldnt be traded in a deal that doesnt make sense or doesnt need to happen.The Yankees would be better served either not making a trade or using their prospect capital for other areas of improvement. Acquiring Miller is a luxury the Yankees dont need given the price. Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories on The Big Lead