According to NJ Advance Media’s Bob Klapisch, via a person with knowledge, the Yankees were “encouraged” by their meeting on Nov. 18, though owner Hal Steinbrenner told reporters days later that he had “no idea” where the Yankees stand.

Ex-Mets reliever Trevor May said on the “Foul Territory” podcast that he thinks Judge should be more aggressive in recruiting Juan Soto as the outfielder mulls his free-agency options this offseason.