Report: Gardner receiving interest from Blue Jays, waiting on Yankees

The Toronto Blue Jays are interested in adding outfielder Brett Gardner before the 2022 season gets underway, but the veteran is holding out hope for a new deal with the New York Yankees, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post.

Toronto has reportedly been in touch with the 38-year-old's representation in case a deal with the Yankees doesn't come to fruition.

Gardner's reps expect him to play a 15th season, although he could retire if he doesn't sign with the Bronx Bombers, Sherman adds.

The South Carolina native has spent his entire career with the Yankees, slashing .256/.342/.398 with 139 home runs, 578 RBIs, and 274 steals in 1,688 games. He hit .222/.327/.362 with 10 homers, 39 RBIs, and four steals in 140 contests last season.

Gardner would provide the Blue Jays with a left-handed bat in a righty-dominant lineup as well as veteran leadership with a World Series title under his belt.