CC Sabathia Has Surgery

The off-season is for getting better and to prepare for the next season.

CC Sabathia though had to go under the knife this off-season.

CC Sabathia underwent right-knee surgery on Friday, Cashman announced. It was a repeat of the same cleanup procedure the veteran left-hander underwent last offseason, with the goal of getting Sabathia's knee in the best condition possible heading into next season. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-will-seek-to-trade-sonny-gray/c-297715344

"The expectation is he'll be full-bore, ready to go, and the same type of pitcher that he's been -- which is successful. He's had an amazing career and has a chance to continue," Cashman said. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-will-seek-to-trade-sonny-gray/c-297715344

The 38-year-old will be a free agent this offseason. Sabathia has said that he wants to continue to pitch, whether with the Yankees or another organization. Whether the Yankees attempt to re-sign Sabathia, who's been with New York since 2009, remains to be seen. Cashman wouldn't address specifics regarding Sabathia's free agency. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/yankees-will-seek-to-trade-sonny-gray/c-297715344