Anthony Rizzo is 32 and batted .248 with a .783 OPS this season. Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

After spending 49 games with the New York Yankees this season, Anthony Rizzo apparently would like to return to them.

The Newark Star-Ledger’s Bob Klapisch reported on Monday that a family member says Rizzo is “quite eager” to stay with the Yankees.

That is a good sign for the Bombers, but that does not mean Rizzo will be back with the Yankees next season.

The Cubs traded Rizzo in part because they were unable to come to an agreement with him on a contract extension. There was said to be a gap between the parties.

If Rizzo is not happy with the contract terms the Yankees offer him, should they even extend him an offer, he could depart and explore free agency.

Rizzo is 32 and batted .248 with a .783 OPS this season. The Cubs likely saw an age-related decline from Rizzo approaching. The Yankees might see it, too, which could affect a contract offer for him.

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