What happened: Jon Heyman reports the Mets have players who could help the Yankees ahead of the trade deadline. The note comes as the Mets have moved into sell mode, walling off five names before the deadline, with Francisco Lindor still viewed as a long shot to be dealt.

Why it matters: A crosstown fit would let the Yankees address needs without navigating the broader trade market, and follows Heyman's separate report that the Yankees are not prioritizing shortstop, taking Lindor off the board as a target. The Mets sit at 37-52 this season, well positioned to sell as the deadline approaches.

What to watch: Watch for which Mets players get specifically connected to the Yankees as the deadline nears.