Gerrit Cole returning to Yankees for first MLB start since Tommy John surgery
Gerrit Cole is set to make his return to the New York Yankees after missing the previous season due to Tommy John surgery. Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced that Cole will start against the Rays on Friday. His return comes at a crucial time as the Yankees recently lost pitcher Max Fried to an elbow injury.
- ▪Gerrit Cole will make his major league return on Friday against the Rays.
- ▪He missed all of last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
- ▪Cole's return provides a boost to the Yankees rotation, which recently lost Max Fried to injury.
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MLB breaking New York Yankees Gerrit Cole returning to Yankees for first MLB start since Tommy John surgery By Justin Tasch Published May 19, 2026, 4:24 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Gerrit Cole is officially back. Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced Tuesday that Cole will make his major league return on Friday against the Rays in The Bronx. The 35-year-old missed all of last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Gerrit Cole will start for the Yankees on Friday. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Explore More David Cone’s cringey quip about Blue Jays player’s lips tattoo creates awkward YES Network scene Fanatics Sportsbook promo code NYPOST: Bet $20, get $200 in bonus bets for Yankees vs.
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