MLB rumors: Yankees, Mets interested in veteran first baseman; D-backs also surveying infield market

MLB rumors: Yankees, Mets interested in veteran first baseman; D-backs also surveying infield market

Here are Monday's most notable MLB rumors and transactions

Yankees and Mets are in MLB free agency battle for former All-Star infielder

Aug 17, 2020; Bronx, New York, USA; A general view of rain falling on the New York Yankees logo on the first base dugout roof during a rain delay in the game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports The New York Yankees and the New York Mets appear to have their sights set on a common target in free agency. According to MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo, the two New York clubs are amon…

The Mets are looking for more help at first base

What’s up with the Mets? 🍎The Mets are among several teams to show interest in INF Ty France (MassLive)INF Francisco Lindor will not participate in the World Baseball Classic after undergoing right elbow debridement this past fall (MLBPA)Rumor Mill 💨RHP Max Scherzer would prefer to pitch the entire year rather than wait until after opening day to sign with a team (NY Post)The Yankees are still looking for a right-handed bat for their outfield,…

Mets reportedly show interest in slick-fielding first baseman Ty France

Kevin Ng-Imagn ImagesKevin Ng-Imagn Images We are not here to tell you that Ty France is the second coming of Keith Hernandez. Nobody is buying that jersey. But if you’re still mourning the sight of Pete Alonso in a Baltimore Orioles uniform, it’s time to snap out of it. The Polar Bear took his 264 career Mets home runs and a five-year, $155 million bag to Camden Yards. He’s gone. Now, David Stearns is left playing a high-stakes game of Tetris w…