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Gerrit Cole, back from Tommy John surgery, stubbornly stayed in after a lengthy rain delay despite Boone’s plans, delivering five innings of two-run ball with seven strikeouts to spark a 5-2 win over Minnesota. With Aaron Judge sidelined and Carlos Rodón on the IL, the Yankees leaned on Cole’s grit and a sharpened pitching effort to snap a rough stretch and keep New York’s momentum alive.
The Yankees reshuffled their roster after Gerrit Cole’s rest day, moving to a six-man rotation for a two-week stretch to ease workload and preserve top arms. They optioned Jake Bird and JC Escarra, called up Elmer Rodríguez from Scranton, and expect Austin Wells back soon, with Ali Sánchez providing right-handed catcher depth as Cole heads to Monday’s start vs. Detroit and the team eyes bullpen stability ahead of a postseason push.
MLB owners table a firm salary cap and floor proposal ($171.2M–$245.3M) alongside a 50/50 revenue split, escalating labor talks after the PA's soft cap offer; in Yankees news, Gerrit Cole returned from the injured list with two strong outings to power the rotation, while side items note J.C. Escarra’s openness to switch-hitting and Dave Winfield’s critical take on the Steinbrenner era, plus a Reggie Jackson interview.
With José Caballero back from the injured list, the Yankees will keep Anthony Volpe around and have him work on second base to increase his versatility, though there are no plans for him at third; Boone will decide the starting shortstop on a nightly basis, and Caballero was the choice for Friday’s opener. Gerrit Cole delivered six scoreless innings in his season debut, while Aaron Judge is in a mini slump blamed on pitch selection. Giancarlo Stanton is sidelined with a calf strain and will be reevaluated next week to see if he can resume running, with a chance he could skip a rehab assignment if cleared; the rotation looks strong but the offense needs to contribute.
Gerrit Cole makes a strong return from Tommy John surgery with 6 innings of 0 earned runs against Tampa Bay, signaling potential top-tier form but with questions on his secondary pitches; the Friday SP Roundup also highlights standout outings from Cristopher Sánchez, Gavin Williams, Noah Cameron, Miles Mikolas, Bubba Chandler and others, while noting a new author and streaming picks to come in the daily coverage.
Gerrit Cole recounts the fear and perseverance of his Tommy John surgery and year-long rehab, detailing how he stayed engaged with the Yankees from the dugout, trained relentlessly to return ahead of schedule, and balanced family life with his meticulous, process-driven mindset as he nears his first meaningful start since the World Series, aiming to help the 2026 Yankees.
Gerrit Cole returns from Tommy John surgery for his long-awaited season debut Friday at Yankee Stadium against the Rays, likely on a pitch count as he ramps up, a potential jolt to the Yankees’ rotation and clubhouse in a key AL East matchup.
Returning from 15 months of rehab, Gerrit Cole preps for his season debut against the Rays with a familiar crouch behind the mound to steady his emotions and focus, drawing on a mental‑training approach honed since UCLA with Dr. Ken Ravizza to anchor his performance and regain control.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced that Gerrit Cole will be activated from the 15-day injured list and start Friday, marking his first big-league appearance since 2024 after Tommy John surgery in 2025. Cole has a long track record of durability and success, and with Max Fried on the IL, he’ll fill Fried’s spot in the rotation as the Yankees navigate a mix of healthy and rehabbing arms.
Max Fried was placed on the 15-day IL with a left-elbow bone bruise, delaying the anticipated Cole–Fried top-of-rotation duo; Elmer Rodríguez will take Fried’s next turn while Cole continues his rehab in the minors and isn’t expected back until after a couple more rehab starts. MLB's new ABS rules are drawing attention for changing approaches, and the Subway Series chatter persists as Juan Soto’s move to the Mets continues to shape the narrative.
AL East notes: Willson Contreras left Boston’s game with a bruised right hand; x‑rays were negative and an MRI isn’t yet decided as the team reevaluates after the off‑day. Ranger Suarez has been out since a hamstring strain but is avoiding the IL and owns a 1.17 ERA over his last five starts. Addison Barger, back briefly from an ankle sprain, will undergo an MRI on his right elbow after being scratched today. Trevor Rogers isn’t off the IL yet but is hopeful for a Tuesday or Wednesday return following a flu-related setback, while Gerrit Cole continues rehab with Somerset and could be activated after one or two more minor‑league starts following Tommy John surgery.
Gerrit Cole returned to game action in his first rehab start since Tommy John surgery, delivering 4 1/3 innings for Double-A Somerset and topping 95–97 mph with sharp breaking stuff in a 9-8 win over the Phillies’ affiliate. He allowed three earned runs on three hits with a walk and three strikeouts, but he appeared healthy and encouraged, with the changeup and curveball praised by him and scouts. A next rehab start is planned in five to six days, possibly at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre or Somerset, as the Yankees monitor his progress toward a big-league return.
Gerrit Cole pitched 4.1 innings in his first rehab start with the Somerset Patriots, allowing 3 runs (all earned) with 3 strikeouts and a home run. Somerset surprised Reading 9-8 in 10 innings on a walk-off, with notable contributions from Oswaldo Cabrera (HR), Anthony Volpe (rehab hit and first steal), and other Yankees prospects continuing to provide offense across the affiliates. The night also featured the RailRiders, Hudson Valley, and Tampa squads posting mixed results.
Gerrit Cole kicks off a rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset as he returns from Tommy John surgery, his first regular-season action since 2024. Rehab stints typically run up to 30 days with possible extensions, and Cole is likely still a month-plus away from big-league readiness, with Anthony Volpe also rehabing at Somerset.
Gerrit Cole said he’s feeling 'really strong' in his final spring start, throwing 26 pitches over 1⅓ innings (averaging 96.3 mph, up to 98) as he continues Tommy John rehab; the Yankees are targeting a mid‑May return on a 14–18 month timeline, with a light workload ahead before Tampa, the April 3 home opener, and a possible rehab assignment afterward.