The Yankees view Troy Tulowitzki as their starting shortstop until Didi Gregorius returns from Tommy John surgery this summer.
Still, general manager Brian Cashman won’t rule out trying to sign Manny Machado, one of the top free agents on the market.
And, in his first question-and-answer session of the year, Cashman revealed he has delayed talks to trade Sonny Gray until the Yankees know CC Sabathia will be ready to pitch following surgery to implant a stent in an artery from his heart.