As the Yankees awaited Gerrit Cole’s results over the weekend, general manager Brian Cashman told reporters he was “prepared for the worst.” On Monday, after getting a second opinion, the Yankees had to accept ‘the worst.

They Yankees will likely see if role players and youngsters can step up, then assess the trade market as they learn more about themselves.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has traveled to California to have his pitching elbow examined by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, New York manager Aaron Boone told the YES Network. The 34-year-old right-hander experienced discomfort following his second spring training outing Thursday.