One of MLB's Best Shortstops 'Not a Fit' For Yankees at Trade Deadline
Summary
The New York Yankees are not interested in trading for Francisco Lindor, the New York Mets' shortstop, before the MLB trade deadline. The Yankees are focusing on developing their own shortstop, Anthony Volpe, and do not see Lindor as a priority despite Lindor's recent struggles.Key Facts
- Francisco Lindor, a shortstop for the Mets, is having a poor season with a .210 batting average and below-average fielding.
- Lindor has a large contract worth $341 million over five years, signed in 2022.
- The Yankees prefer to keep developing Anthony Volpe, their young shortstop, even though Volpe lost his regular spot to Jose Caballero.
- The Yankees are not actively seeking shortstops at the trade deadline.
- The Mets are expected to sell many players in a "fire sale."
- Despite Lindor’s struggles, he was a top-10 MVP candidate just last year.
- The Yankees have players like Luis Torrens and Francisco Alvarez who could be traded but are not focused on shortstops.
- The Yankees have dropped in the standings without key player Aaron Judge.
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