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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 07: Starting pitcher Johnny Cueto #47 of the Cincinnati Reds throws to a Washington Nationals batter in the ninth inning of the Reds 5-0 win at Nationals Park on July 7, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Yankees scouting Johnny Cueto

With the trade deadline a nearly three weeks away, the New York Yankees are keeping an eye on some possible trade candidates that could help them as they compete for another American League East division title.

Theย Yankees were one of three teams in attendance to watch Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Johnny Cueto, as he completely dominated the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night. Cueto pitched a complete game shutout, allowing only two hits and one walk, striking out 11 Nationals hitters.

Not only did he absolutely dominate, but he also out pitched Nationals’ Max Scherzer, who has been one of the best pitchers in the game over the last few weeks. With the win on Tuesday night, Cueto improved to 6-5 on the season with a 2.61 ERA in 16 starts.

The 29-year-old is currently in the final year of his five year, $36.2 million dollar contract he signed back in 2011. With the Reds’ sitting 15 games back in the National League Central Division, the team might be willing to become sellers and trade their ace to a contender, especially if they are concerned about their chances of resigning him after the season is over.

With the Yankees needing help in regards to the starting rotation, it’s to no surprise that the Bronx Bombers are keeping their eye on Cueto. If the Yankees want to compete for the division title, they are going to need a top of the line starting pitcher to help anchor the rotation, and Cueto could definitely be that guy.

Of course, we can only speculate right now as to whether or not the Yankees are fully interested in Cueto’s services, but it definitely is something to keep an eye on as the trade deadline quickly approaches.