The New York Yankees’ spring training began with bold ideas and big possibilities. The search for a new second baseman after Gleyber Torres signed with the Detroit Tigers led to speculation about a blockbuster trade—one that would have sent their top two pitching prospects to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for three-time All-Star Carlos Correa.

Yankees pitching prospect Chase Hampton had Tommy John surgery on Friday to repair a UCL tear after being limited to seven starts and 18.2 innings last year due to a right flexor strain and groin strain. Photo courtesy Somerset Patriots

Although it is not severe, injury has become an early trend for the New York Yankees this spring. Camp is in progress and some players have been sidelined pending surgery or recovery.