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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 21: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees looks on during the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on September 21, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees won 5-3. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
On Tuesday evening, the New York Yankees played the Athletics (at home) in the Bronx.
The Yankees continued their hot start to the season, winning by a score of 5-3.
New York Yankees Announce Gerrit Cole Update
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 at Yankee Stadium on October 30, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Before their win over the Athletics, Aaron Boone announced the latest update on star pitcher Gerrit Cole.
Gary Phillips of NY Daily News Sports wrote: “Aaron Boone said Gerrit Cole threw yesterday. If all continues to go well, he’s scheduled to face batters again on Sunday.”
Getty Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees takes a moment on the mound before pitching in the first inning of their MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on September 27, 2023 in Toronto, Canada.
Cole last pitched during the 2024 season.
He went 8-5 with a 3.41 ERA in 17 games.
The six-time MLB All-Star missed the entire 2025 season due to injury.
ESPN had written on March 10, 2025: “New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will undergo Tommy John surgery tomorrow to repair a torn right ulnar collateral ligament and miss the 2025 season, the team announced on Monday.”
Cole’s Incredible MLB Career
Cole was the first pick in the 2011 MLB Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
He lived up to the hype, making the All-Star Game in his third season (at just 24).
GettyGerrit Cole #45 of the Pittsburgh Pirates reacts after giving up a single in the first inning during the National League Wild Card game against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on October 7, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Cole then had a brief stint with the Houston Astros where he had a 2.68 ERA in 65 games.
After signing with New York before the 2020 season, Cole went on to win the Cy Young Award (in 2023).
Over 317 career games, he has gone 153-80 with a 3.18 ERA.
GettyGerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees receives a mound visit during the fifth inning of Game Five of the 2024 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium on October 30, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
The Yankees already have an incredible pitching staff right now.
Therefore, Cole returning to action would be an unbelievable addition.
@nyyankeesstats wrote (on April 1): “Yankee starters have a 0.53 ERA this season. That’s the best by any team through six games in MLB history.”
Yankees Right Now
GettyAaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees walks off the mound during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros in game four of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 23, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
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