Blue Jays: A key difference from the Yankees’ payroll situation

BUFFALO, NY - SEPTEMBER 24: Lourdes Gurriel Jr. #13 of the Toronto Blue Jays is safe as Luke Voit #59 of the New York Yankees misses the catch during the fourth inning at Sahlen Field on September 24, 2020 in Buffalo, New York. The Blue Jays are the home team due to the Canadian government's policy on COVID-19, which prevents them from playing in their home stadium in Canada. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

With both the Blue Jays and Yankees interested in DJ LeMahieu, the biggest factor could be their payroll situations, both now and in the future.