New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman knows they have room for improvements, but they are unlikely to make deals before the non-waiver trade deadline.

Cashman told ESPN New York he is aware there could be available players who could improve their chances of ending their playoff drought, particularly starting pitchers, but he is contented with what they have.

Recent reports indicated that Cole Hamels of the Philadelphia Phillies and Johnny Cueto of the Cincinnati Reds are on the block, while the Detroit Tigers could part ways with David Price before the deadline.

But despite the available high-quality starters, Cashman said he will not make an aggressive pursuit in the coming days because they are ready to compete with their current rotation of Masahiro Tanaka, Michael Pineda, Ivan Nova, CC Sabathia and Nathan Eovaldi.

Acquiring a top pitcher will greatly improve their chances this season, but Cashman said there are several factors to consider. According to the report, the Yankees are not willing to give up top prospects like Triple-A starter Luis Severino and outfielder Aaron Judge in any deal.

"Are there going to be available starting pitchers that are better than what we have? Yeah," Cashman admitted. "But, will they be worth the price tag to acquire on a short-term rental, for instance? Is it worth the overall cost of some of the talent we have coming? That is what we would wrestle with."

Cashman also admitted that their second base options need to be addressed mainly because of Stephen Drew's struggles this season, but the Yankees GM does not see any available player on trading block who could make great impact for them this season. He also added that Rob Refsnyder is waiting on the wings.

"On the position player side, people would want to point to second base, and understandably so," Cashman said. "But then if you look at the marketplace of available players, it is not a great market. We do have an internal candidate, who is trying to push his way into the mix. So I don't know what is going to happen."

Aside from their unwillingness to part ways with top prospects, Cashman said they will likely stay put because they like the chemistry in their clubhouse.

The Yankees are poised to end their playoff drought as they currently on top of the American League East standings with their 50-41 record -- four games ahead of the second-placed Baltimore Orioles.