Gerrit Cole's Yankees return could be sooner than expected
Gerrit Cole's return to the New York Yankees rotation may happen sooner than anticipated. Manager Aaron Boone mentioned that Cole could potentially start this Friday at Yankee Stadium. Cole is recovering from Tommy John surgery and has performed well in his minor league rehab starts.
- ▪Gerrit Cole is returning to the Yankees after undergoing Tommy John surgery in March 2025.
- ▪Aaron Boone stated that Cole making his next start on Friday is a possibility.
- ▪The Yankees have managed well without Cole, thanks to the emergence of pitchers Cam Schlittler and Will Warren.
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