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Gerrit Cole to Start Friday in Yankees Return vs. Rays

The Yankees accelerated his timeline after a 99.6 mph rehab start.

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Oct 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) reacts after giving up a hit during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that Cole will be activated to face Tampa Bay on Friday at Yankee Stadium.
  • Cole returns 14 months after March 2025 Tommy John surgery, with his last major-league game in the 2024 World Series.
  • He made six minor-league rehab starts across three levels, reaching 86 pitches and touching 99.6 mph in Triple-A on Saturday.
  • New York optioned rookie Elmer Rodríguez to Triple-A and added reliever Yovanny Cruz as Max Fried remains on the 15-day IL with a left elbow bone bruise.
  • The Yankees are 29-19 and three games behind the Rays, and Boone said Cole will work under a pitch count as he re-enters a strong rotation.