From Kat O'Brien:

Mariano Rivera reiterated his Monday statement that, “We definitely need some help in the bullpen. We definitely do.” However, Rivera said it was not his position to say what the Yankees should have done or if they should have traded for Eric Gagne.

Rivera also repeated what his agent, Fernando Cuza, said Tuesday, that he plans to explore free agency. Said Rivera: “I’m not going to negotiate during the season. Even if the Yankees are interested in an extension, I’m not. That’s the last time that I’m going to say that.”

That does not preclude a return to the Yankees, though. Said Rivera: “They will have their shot.”