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New York Yankees star pitcher Gerrit Cole is still recovering from Tommy John surgery, but he could return within the first couple months of the 2026 regular season. He's already begun throwing and even reached 97 mph on his fastball -- an impressive feat for a pitcher who is likely still a couple
“Magic” by Lil Skies accompanied Cole to the mound. What a perfect description of the scene that unfolded. A 35-year-old pitcher, less than 12 months removed from major surgery, delivering the ball like a much younger man.
New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole received a progress report following his first live bullpen session post Tommy John surgery.
Gerrit Cole said that he was “a little surprised” that he threw as hard as he did, though he noted that he’s pretty built up.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Gerrit Cole reached 96.9 mph in his first session against hitters since the New York Yankees ace underwent Tommy John elbow surgery last March. The right-hander threw about 20 pitches of batting practice Friday,
New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole threw a fastball of just under 97 mph in his first live at-bat since undergoing Tommy John surgery last March, according to The Athletic's Chris Kirschner.
TAMPA, Fla. — Everything felt normal again for Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole on Friday when he threw to hitters for the first time since his Tommy John surgery last March. This wasn’t rehab to him. This was all about making pitches to three major-league hitters he faced for a combined four at-bats: Aaron Judge twice,
Gerrit Cole is trending toward a return as the New York Yankees ace progresses in his recovery and could pitch in a Grapefruit League game.
Whenever Gerrit Cole returns to the big league mound for the Yankees, he plans to do so with a slightly tweaked windup.
One of the more important arms in the rotation is dealing with an injury that the New York Yankees don’t seem too worried about.
Gerrit Cole looked like Gerrit Cole again, and the New York Yankees finally have proof their ace is coming back with real velocity, a buzzing clubhouse, and early rehab footage that says everything fans needed to hear.