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Gerrit Cole Touches 98.7 MPH in Scoreless Spring Return for Yankees

The Yankees are keeping a late-May or early-June debut in place despite the encouraging outing.

Mar 18, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) throws a pitch against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Cole logged his first game action since Tommy John surgery with a one-inning, 10-pitch, scoreless start against the Red Sox.
  • He threw seven strikes and unveiled an over-the-head windup while mixing a fastball, slider and knuckle-curve.
  • Statcast readings showed his four-seamer averaged 97.1 mph and topped at 98.7 mph in the brief outing.
  • Manager Aaron Boone said Cole will begin the season on the injured list with a projected return in late May or early June.
  • Prospect Carlos Lagrange followed with four shutout innings at triple-digit velocity, and Boone said Carlos Rodón remains on track for an April return.