Though it’s almost always about the here and now for the Yankees and Mets, an eye also must be kept on the future, and what’s coming next.
Both teams always are looking for their farm systems to produce, and with that in mind, here is a look at five prospects to keep an eye out for from each team, with all stats entering Friday night:
Yankees
RHP Luis Severino
The Yankees’ top pitching prospect, who drew a comparison to Pedro Martinez from a scout last summer, has been mowing down his competition, striking out 48 in 38 innings at Double-A Trenton.