Gerrit Cole's Timeline hasn't Changed
Updated a previous report, the timeline for New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) has not changed, according to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. It was reported on Tuesday that Cole will make his Grapefruit League debut on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox and throw one inning. It will be the 35-year-old veteran's first time pitching in a game since he had Tommy John surgery with an internal brace last March. Cole is the Yankees' ace when healthy, but he didn't pitch at all last season, making him more of a question mark for fantasy managers in 2026. He will start the regular season on the 60-day injured list, meaning he won't make his season debut in pinstripes until late May or early June. The six-time All-Star and former American League Cy Young winner might not return to his pre-injury form until 2027, so fantasy managers must practice patience with him in 2026 if they stash him. RotoBaller has Cole ranked as the No. 65 fantasy starting pitcher this year.
Source: The Athletic - Chris Kirschner
Source: The Athletic - Chris Kirschner
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