Yankees getting MLB’s best starting pitching since Gerrit Cole’s return — and it could get better
The New York Yankees have been performing exceptionally well in starting pitching since Gerrit Cole's return from injury. With a 1.61 ERA in eight games, they lead the majors in this category, despite missing Max Fried. The team is optimistic about future performances as they anticipate the return of Fried and Carlos Rodón to the rotation.
- ▪Since Gerrit Cole's return, the Yankees have the best starting pitching in MLB with a 1.61 ERA.
- ▪The Yankees are getting more innings per start than any other team in the league.
- ▪Cam Schlittler has emerged as a key contributor to the Yankees' pitching success.
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MLB New York Yankees Yankees getting MLB’s best starting pitching since Gerrit Cole’s return — and it could get better By Dan Martin Published June 1, 2026, 10:27 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Since Gerrit Cole’s return to their rotation, no team has gotten more innings per start than the Yankees. And in those eight games with their ace back from Tommy John surgery, the Yankees have a 1.61 ERA from their starters, by far the best in the majors. That’s also without the services of perhaps their second-best pitcher, Max Fried, still on the IL with a bone bruise in his left elbow.
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