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NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 4: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees reacts during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on August 4, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, the New York Yankees<\/a> are finishing up their series with the Rangers<\/a> in Texas.<\/p>\n

They will look to go for the sweep, as they have won each of the first two games.<\/p>\n

Before Wednesday\u2019s game, the Yankees announced an update on Gerrit Cole<\/a>.<\/p>\n

They wrote (via X):<\/a> \u201cToday, the Yankees transferred the rehab assignment of RHP Gerrit Cole from High-A Hudson Valley to Double-A Somerset.\u201d<\/p>\n

Today, the Yankees transferred the rehab assignment of RHP Gerrit Cole from High-A Hudson Valley to Double-A Somerset.<\/p>\n

Social Media Reacts To Cole\u2019s Performance\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyGerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees reacts in the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians<\/a> during Game Two of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 15, 2024 in New York City.<\/p>\n

Cole pitched<\/a> 5.2 innings, allowing three hits and three earned runs with three strikeouts.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what people were saying about his performance:<\/p>\n

@mashmore98:<\/a> \u201cGerrit Cole touched 96 once in a 1-2-3 second. Six up, six down.\u201d<\/p>\n

@SarahAnnRhoades:<\/a> \u201cGerrit Cole is nothing more than a number 4 starter now. Can\u2019t throw harder than 94-95 anymore. Won\u2019t get it done.\u201d<\/p>\n

@Chris_NYY28:<\/a> \u201cGerrit Cole at 60 pitches in a rehab start. Getting closer and closer to his Bronx return.\u201d<\/p>\n

@ChickenParmLou:<\/a> \u201cGerrit Cole rehabbing in Game 2 of Somerset\u2019s DH this afternoon \u2013 5.2 IP (60 pitches), 3 R, 3 H, 3 K. 2 of the 3 hits were HR, but he retired 11 in a row to start. Possible he\u2019s back around 5\/15? His next start would be Tuesday, then next Sunday, which will be 80-90 pitches.\u201d<\/p>\n

@gregp_j:<\/a> \u201cGerrit Cole is done after 60 pitches in Somerset, his final one a 95 mph fastball in the 6th. Final line on his 3rd rehab start: 5.2 innings, 3 hits, 3 runs, 0 walks, 3 strikeouts, 60 pitches, 45 strikes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gerrit Cole with his longest rehab start thus far \ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n

The @Yankees<\/a> ace fanned 3 over 5 2\/3 innings and exited after 60 pitches (45 strikes) for the @SOMPatriots<\/a>. <\/p>\n

@PortlandSeaDogs:<\/a> \u201cCy Young Award winners don\u2019t scare Johanfran Garcia Garcia\u2019s first Double-A homer is a BLAST off of Gerrit Cole in Somerset\u201d<\/p>\n

@yankscoverage27:<\/a> \u201cGerrit Cole looks awesome through his first 3 innings in Somerset right now\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyStarting pitcher Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees pitches during the first inning of Game Five of the 2024 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a> at Yankee Stadium on October 30, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.<\/p>\n

Cole missed all of last season.<\/p>\n

Before the Yankees, he also had stints with the Houston Astros<\/a> and Pittsburgh Pirates<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The 35-year-old is a former Cy Young winner and six-time MLB<\/a> All-Star.<\/p>\n

Yankees Right Now\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyManager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees speaks to the media before game four of the American League Division Series against the Toronto Blue Jays<\/a> at Yankee Stadium on October 08, 2025 in New York City.<\/p>\n

The Yankees are at the top of the American League East with a 20-10 record in 30 games.<\/p>\n

They are 12-5 in 17 games on the road.<\/p>\n

After the Rangers, the Yankees are headed home to host the Baltimore Orioles<\/a> on Friday night in the Bronx.<\/p>\n

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