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Yankees Set Gerrit Cole’s First Game Action Since Tommy John as Boone Targets April for Rodón

Cole is slated for a one-inning spring start Wednesday against the Red Sox, with the team eyeing a late-May or early-June regular-season return.

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TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 17: Carlos Rodón #55 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait during the New York Yankees Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 17, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Cole will start and throw one inning Wednesday against Boston at George M. Steinbrenner Field in his first live game since elbow surgery.
  • Aaron Boone said Cole has reached about 97–97.5 mph in recent bullpen and live batting-practice sessions.
  • The Yankees plan to keep Cole on the injured list to continue his build-up, with a late-May or early-June debut viewed as the goal.
  • Boone said he expects Carlos Rodón to return at some point in April and does not anticipate him appearing in a spring exhibition.
  • Rodón is scheduled for a two-inning, 35-pitch live batting practice later this week, and the team is considering extended spring work or minor-league rehab to open the season.