Gerrit Cole to Face Live Hitters on Friday
According to Gary Phillips of The New York Daily News, Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (elbow) is set to face live hitters on Friday. Cole has been throwing bullpen sessions during the early stages of camp and is now set to take the next step in his recovery. The Yankee ace has been on the shelf since undergoing Tommy John surgery with an internal brace last March. However, seeing him already face live hitters suggests he may not miss much of the 2026 season. Earlier in camp, reports indicated that Cole could return as early as May, and given this update, he remains on track to do so. In 2024, Cole logged 99 innings with a 3.41 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP. The previous season, Cole took home the AL Cy Young as he logged 209 innings to the tune of an elite 2.63 ERA with a 0.98 WHIP. While Cole remains sidelined early on, managers should expect prospects Elmer Rodriguez and Carlos Lagrange to compete for a role on the MLB roster.
Source: Gary Phillips
Source: Gary Phillips
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