Gerrit Cole to make season debut for Yankees tonight—How to watch Rays vs. Yankees for free
Gerrit Cole is set to make his season debut for the New York Yankees tonight against the Tampa Bay Rays. This marks Cole's first start in 569 days after recovering from Tommy John surgery. The game will begin at 7:05 p.m. ET and can be watched locally on YES Network or streamed through various services.
- ▪Gerrit Cole last pitched during Game 5 of the 2024 World Series.
- ▪He underwent Tommy John surgery in March 2025 and spent 14 months in recovery.
- ▪Nick Martinez will start for the Rays, while Cole makes his first start of the season for the Yankees.
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MLB Gerrit Cole to make season debut for Yankees tonight—How to watch Rays vs. Yankees for free By Angela Tricarico Published May 22, 2026, 3:05 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. After splitting a four-game series with the Blue Jays, the New York Yankees will open a holiday weekend series against the best team in the MLB, the Tampa Bay Rays. The game will feature the highly anticipated return of Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole, who will make his first start in 569 days tonight. Cole last stepped onto the mound at Yankee Stadium during Game 5 of the 2024 World Series.
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