The New York Mets traded away Brandon Nimmo, which means they need an outfielder badly now. With the New York Yankees setting their sights on Cody Bellinger, the Mets could be getting ready to battle it out with their crosstown rivals for the sweet-swinging lefty outfielder.

Meanwhile, the Yankees got huge news from Tatsuya Imai himself: he is not dying to play for the Dodgers. That could boost the Yanks’ chances.

There are many more developments and storylines on a busy Sunday and Monday for the Yankees.

The Yankees could face a familiar challenger for top free agent

The Mets’ surprise trade for Marcus Semien has thrown the outfield market off balance and pushed both New York clubs into an unexpected clash for Cody Bellinger. For the Mets, the appeal is obvious: elite defense, center-

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