​The New York Yankees could use an upgrade at shortstop, but Francisco Lindor is not the answer to their problems.According to SNY’s Chelsea Janes, Francisco Lindor is not one of the players on the list of unavailable players for the New York Mets at the trade deadline. He is a five-time All-Star, but is having a down year. He has five seasons left on his deal, but the Yankees are better off without him.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Yankees have stuck by Anthony Volpe at shortstop, but his offense has failed to improve. They need an upgrade, but Lindor is an expensive one. They should instead turn to Jose Caballero, who handled the position very well in Volpe’s absence.Do you have a take to get off your chest? Do you want to engage in a growing Mets community? Comment on our content alongside staff and fans alike!Additionally, Lindor will require a haul to acquire, and the Yankees may have to pay a little more as the Mets’ crosstown rivals. Adding Lindor would give the Yankees a shortstop for the next five years, but there’s no telling if Lindor’s decline is something to worry about moving forward.The Yankees have a future at shortstop already. George Lombard Jr. could be the shortstop of the future, and adding Lindor could block his path to the big leagues if the Yankees also keep Jazz Chisholm Jr. around. Even in a down year, Lindor would be an upgrade over Volpe, but not by much.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWith whispers of a salary cap coming, the Yankees do not need to add a huge contract like Lindor’s and give up valuable prospects to get him.More MLB: MLB Playoff Picture: Dodgers Dominant, Red Sox On The Rise, More