"Gerrit Cole will officially begin his rehab assignment on Friday with Double-A Somerset, as his return from a near-14-month absence after undergoing Tommy John surgery is nearing its end."
"Cole recently threw 42 pitches over three simulated innings in Hudson Valley on Sunday. After feeling satisfied with his stuff and, more importantly, feeling OK in the following days, he threw a side session on Wednesday."
"Cole will have to get through a number of rehab starts and properly build up to a full starter's workload before getting the green light to get back to the majors."
"This will be the first time that the Yankees will have their star fully healthy in nearly two years. Cole was limited to just 17 starts in 2024, one year after his AL Cy Young Award win, because of a nerve issue in his elbow."
Gerrit Cole is starting his rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset after a 14-month recovery from Tommy John surgery. He recently threw 42 pitches in simulated innings and reported satisfaction with his performance. Although his return is not immediate, he is projected to throw 45 pitches in his first rehab game. Cole's last full season was in 2024, limited by an elbow nerve issue. The Yankees also face challenges with Carlos Rodon, who is still recovering from elbow surgery.
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