Gerrit Cole Officially Placed on 15-Day Injured List
Before Wednesday night's season opener against the San Francisco Giants, the New York Yankees placed right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with Tommy John surgery recovery, according to the team. Cole had TJ surgery with an internal-brace procedure last March and didn't pitch at all for the Yankees in 2025. He's been recovering nicely this spring, though, and he even got into two spring training games, allowing a run while striking out three and walking none in 2 2/3 frames. The 35-year-old veteran, six-time All-Star, and former American League Cy Young winner is trending in the right direction and should be stashed in all fantasy formats. However, a little patience will be required, as he isn't expected to make his 2026 debut until late May. Cole, the former first overall pick in 2011 by the Pirates out of UCLA, carries more risk this year coming off TJ surgery, but he's proven in the past to be a fantasy ace, making him worth the risk.
Source: Yankees PR Department
Source: Yankees PR Department
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