Gerrit Cole to make first Yankees start since 2024 World Series, Aaron Boone announces
Gerrit Cole is set to make his first start for the New York Yankees since the 2024 World Series. After missing the entire 2025 season due to Tommy John surgery, he will return to the mound against the Tampa Bay Rays. His comeback comes at a crucial time as fellow pitcher Max Fried is currently on the injured reserve.
- ▪Gerrit Cole will start for the Yankees on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays.
- ▪He missed the entire 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
- ▪Max Fried is on the injured reserve, which makes Cole's return timely.
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Sports Gerrit Cole to make first Yankees start since 2024 World Series, Aaron Boone announces Cole, who missed all of 2025 after Tommy John surgery, will start Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays By Scott Thompson Fox News Published May 19, 2026 6:01pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video MLB’s Automatic Ball-Strike System is Having a Big Impact A month into the MLB season, batters are making frequent use of the new ABS challenge system. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Gerrit Cole is finally ready for his New York Yankees return since having Tommy John surgery.
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