On August 19th, Didi Gregorius collided with Kendrys Morales at first base. The shortstop ultimately beat out a single, but limped off the field with a bruised left heel. After getting the ailment checked out at the hospital, the Yankees wasted no time in placing Gregorius on the disabled list.
With the waiver deadline quickly approaching, it wasn’t surprising when the Bombers worked out a deal to acquire Andrew McCutchen from the Giants. They had visited the idea at the trade deadline, but Brian Cashman could only swing the move if the price dropped.