SNY | Andy Martino: The Yankees reportedly looked for upgrades at shortstop during the trade deadline, but ultimately chose to bring reinforcements in other positions. Per Martino, the Yanks were “one of the most aggressive teams in pursuit of Báez at this year’s trade deadline.”
Báez ended up going to New York, but not the Yankees. He had a good 47-game stint with the Mets after coming over from the Chicago Cubs. General manager Brian Cashman said this week that Gleyber Torres, who started the year at the position but failed to shine both offensively and defensively, will remain at second base, and the team will look for a shortstop in a free agent class that will include Báez.