Report: Yankees unlikely to trade for Rangers' Elvis Andrus

Elvis Andrus likely won't be the one to replace Derek Jeter in the Bronx, as it remains very doubtful the New York Yankees broker a trade with the Texas Rangers for the 26-year-old shortstop, according to ESPN's Andrew Marchand.

An earlier report indicated the Yankees were intrigued by Andrus, a two-time All-Star, but it now appears the club will look elsewhere to find Jeter's replacement.

Andrus, a Venezuela native, once seemed poised to become one of the game's top shortstops, but a hefty contract extension and considerable regression over the last two seasons have caused his value to wane.

Andrus has struggled since signing an eight-year, $120-million extension with the Rangers in April of 2013, managing a meager 82 OPS+ over his last two seasons while notching just 1.3 WAR in 2014, tying him for the 25th-best mark among shortstops.

The Yankees, however, could pursue another seasoned shortstop currently under control of another American League team, according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.