The New York Yankees, long-rumored to have been pursuing Jose Reyes after his trade to the Rockies last season, were willing to trade top shortstop prospect Jorge Mateo and take on half of the salary that Reyes is owed, according to a report from Jon Heyman.
Mateo, who split last season between Class-A Charleston and High-A Tampa, slashed .278/.345/.392 with a .737 OPS, two home runs and 40 RBI. So far this season, he is hitting .296/.360/.477 with five home runs and 32 RBI. MLB Pipeline lists the 20-year-old as the No.