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Yankees reportedly in contact with Mike Moustakas, but signing appears unlikely

Former Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas may yet have an opportunity to land with a contending team, though a marriage with the New York Yankees appears unlikely.

The Yankees remain intrigued with Moustakas and have had recent contact with his representatives, according to a report from Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. Yet a deal remains unexpected as the club attempts to remain under the luxury-tax threshold this offseason.

As the market for Moustakas’ services has cratered this offseason, the Yankees have remained positioned as a natural fit, especially on a one-year or short-term deal. The team, however, has seemingly expressed minimal interest, with top prospect Miguel Andujar close to the major leagues and expected to take over at third base in the near future.