SCOTTDALE, Ariz. – As a hedge in case they are able to trade Brian McCann, the Yankees have inquired about Kendrys Morales, The Post has learned.

The Blue Jays and Red Sox also have reached out on Morales, who led the Royals with 30 homers in 2016. Boston designated hitter David Ortiz retired after last season. Toronto might lose free agents Edwin Encarancaion, Jose Bautista and Michael Saunders, who combined for 88 homers this past season. The Blue Jays would like to add a lefty hitter with power. Morales is a switch-hitter.

The Royals considered placing a qualifying offer on Morales, but decided against it because he might have accepted. Morales just completed a two-year, $17 million deal with Kansas City, and could approach that figure annually on a new contract.

McCann is owed $18 million in each of the next two seasons, and the Yankees would not want to essentially duplicate that contract with Morales. Also, with Gary Sanchez as the starting catcher, McCann is now the primary DH, and the Yankees would not want to have approximately $35 million (plus luxury tax) invested in a backup catcher (McCann) and DH (Morales).

Morales also could serve as some level of protection at first base in case Greg Bird, returning from shoulder surgery, has a physical or performance setback. However, Morales started just 15 games at first the past two years.

Morales, 33, enjoyed a career revival in two seasons with the Royals, producing 52 homers and an .821 OPS.