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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.
Miami’s left-hander Robby Snelling will have Tommy John surgery after a UCL sprain, ending his season and likely delaying his big-league impact until 2027. He debuted this month after climbing the minors, but the injury pauses his development and affects the Marlins’ rotation plans and club-control window, as they navigate roster depth and potential trades while he rehabs for more than a year.
Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berríos underwent a full Tommy John surgery after a stress fracture was found to have damaged his UCL, meaning he’ll miss the entire 2026 season and likely a significant portion of 2027. The recovery from TJ typically exceeds 14 months, leaving Toronto with rotation gaps and a need to rely on depth options as they plan for 2027.
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.
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 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.
Zach Eflin underwent UCL reconstruction (Tommy John) surgery for the Orioles, ending his season and likely sidelining him through at least the first half of 2027 after he left his season debut with elbow discomfort; a re-examination confirmed ligament damage. The 32-year-old veteran, who signed a one-year, $10 million deal with Baltimore last offseason, will hit the open market next winter as the Orioles lean on a rotation anchored by Rogers, Bradish, Baz and Bassitt, with Cade Povich likely getting a look as a fifth starter while Eflin rehabs.
Giants right-hander Hayden Birdsong will undergo Tommy John surgery next week, forcing him to miss the 2026 season and likely part of 2027 after a forearm strain and UCL sprain; at 24 with prospect pedigree, his absence reshapes San Francisco's rotation and depth as the team pivots to other starters and depth arms for 2026.
Gerrit Cole finally pitched in anger 54 weeks after Tommy John surgery, delivering a clean, 10-pitch inning in a spring start vs. the Red Sox with promising velocity as a positive first step in his rehab. The roundup also notes Oswaldo Cabrera’s emotional reaction to Venezuela’s World Baseball Classic win and possible roster implications, a defensive preview praising the Yankees’ left side but flagging potential vulnerabilities, and Carlos Lagrange emerging as a major-league-ready option who could soon factor into the Bronx lineup.
The Yankees’ spring training is underway with key players returning from injury—Gerrit Cole’s on-mound comeback, Rodón rehabbing, and Stanton healthy—while a smaller story examines whether Marco Luciano can revive his career away from the big‑market spotlight.
Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo López will undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow for the second time after an MRI revealed a significant UCL tear during spring training. The procedure is set for next Wednesday, and López is expected to miss the 2026 season; he previously had Tommy John surgery in 2014.
Twins right-hander Pablo López will undergo Tommy John surgery for a torn UCL, sidelining him for the 2026 season and aiming for a 2027 return. It will be López’s second TJ procedure, after one earlier in his career. He’s been a key part of Minnesota’s rotation, though 2025 was interrupted by a teres major strain and a forearm issue. With López out, Joe Ryan is expected to start Opening Day as Minnesota relies on internal options and offseason additions to fill the vacancy.
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg has been diagnosed with a partial UCL tear in his right elbow and will skip surgery for now, instead receiving a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection to try to avoid an internal brace or Tommy John procedure. He is expected to miss at least April, with his return timeline dependent on how well the PRP responds. If surgery becomes necessary, the 2026 season could be largely lost; a successful PRP route could allow a later-season return as a designated hitter, but timelines remain uncertain. With Westburg and Holliday out, Baltimore faces a thinner infield early in spring training.
San Diego signed ex-Dodger Walker Buehler to a minor-league deal and plugged him into a crowded rotation competition alongside Waldron, McKenzie, Márquez, Sears and Gonzales; at 31 and coming off a second Tommy John surgery, Buehler has battled command and velocity post-injury but flashed in the postseason and will try to rebound for a rotation slot in 2026.
Shane Bieber, returning from Tommy John surgery, outpitched and struck out Shohei Ohtani in his World Series debut, helping the Toronto Blue Jays tie the series at two games apiece with a 6-2 win over the Dodgers.