This time of year, very little is available,” Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Tuesday, when his ace, Gerrit Cole, was scheduled for Tommy John surgery. “Normally the more significant opportunities don’t exist until the trade deadline.

When Gerrit Cole left Tampa for a Los Angeles visit with Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Monday, Brian Cashman said he “fully expected” a Tommy John diagnosis. That came to fruition, with Cole scheduling surgery for Tuesday.

With the season opener approaching, New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman opened up about finding a replacement for Aaron Judge's teammate. There’s a great deal of anticipation surrounding the New York Yankees as they prepare for the season opener with a revamped roster.