A dynamic second base trade target has emerged for the Mariners in New York

Division Series - Toronto Blue Jays v New York Yankees - Game Three | Ishika Samant/GettyImagesIf the Mariners are serious about upgrading second base without potentially punting offense into the Puget Sound, there’s a new name worth circling in Jazz Chisholm Jr.

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, teams have been asking about Chisholm — and the Yankees have listened. Yankees beat writer Bryan Hoch added the key context: New York isn’t publicly “shopping” him, but Brian Cashman said the Yankees are staying “open-minded” as they look for ways to upgrade their pitching.

That’s basically front-office speak for: we like the player… but make it make sense for us.

Mariners may have a new second base…