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.

The Yankees played split-squad games on Tuesday in Tampa against the Orioles and in Bradenton against the Pirates.

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.