Cole Shines in Return, Rays Rally Past Yankees
#GerritCole #YankeesYankees ace Gerrit Cole returned from elbow surgery with six shutout innings, allowing two hits and striking out two. The 35-year-old threw 50 strikes in his first MLB start since October 2024. Tampa Bay rallied to win 4-2. read more
Gerrit Cole returns to Yankees after 17 months
#GerritCole #YankeesYankees ace Gerrit Cole will make his season debut Friday against the Rays, 14 months after Tommy John surgery. He completed six rehab starts, showing strong velocity and command. New York hopes his return bolsters their rotation for the playoff push. read more
Yankees may speed up Gerrit Cole’s return from surgery
#Yankees #GerritColeYankees ace Gerrit Cole may return from Tommy John surgery sooner than planned, skipping his final rehab start. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed discussions about Cole debuting Friday against the Rays. Cole, 35, posted a 5.28 ERA in rehab but hit 99.6 mph in his latest outing. read more
Cole nears return, hits 99.6 mph in rehab start
#Yankees #GerritColeGerrit Cole hit 99.6 mph in his sixth rehab start, throwing 86 pitches over 5⅓ innings for Triple-A. He allowed one run and six hits, likely making one more start before rejoining the Yankees. read more
Yankees Urge Patience for Coles Delayed Return
#GerritCole #YankeesGerrit Cole's first rehab start after Tommy John surgery was successful, with 4⅓ innings pitched. Yankees manager Aaron Boone says he needs several more outings before rejoining the rotation, with a season debut eyed for early June. read more
Cole Eyes Spring Games, Sticks to Summer Return
#GerritCole #YankeesYankees ace Gerrit Cole may pitch in spring games, a milestone in his Tommy John recovery. His return timeline remains June-October. He threw his first bullpen with a modified windup, feeling positive about his progress. read more
Yankees' Gerrit Cole to Undergo Season-Ending Tommy John Surgery
#GerritCole #TommyJohnSurgeryNew York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole, a six-time All-Star, will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery. The 34-year-old pitcher is committed to rehab and supporting his team, facing a blow as the Yankees deal with multiple injuries. . read more