It's been announced that Didi Gregorius needs Tommy John surgery. He felt something in his elbow at Fenway Park when making a relay throw during the ALDS. Boone hopes he could return in time “to play the bulk of the season with us,” and Brian Cashman suggested a “summer” return for Gregorius is possible. So does this mean the Yankees go hard after Machado due to Didi's uncertainty?

Also, the Yankees are actively going to shop Sonny Gray this offseason. Per Cashman, “We’re entering the winter open-minded to relocation.” “It’s probably best to try somewhere else.” Wow, not mincing words there.