In a significant blow to the New York Yankees, ace pitcher Gerrit Cole is set to undergo Tommy John surgery on Tuesday, sidelining him for the entire 2025 season. This decision follows a recent bout of elbow discomfort experienced after a Spring Training outing against the Minnesota Twins, where he allowed six runs over 2 2/3 innings. Subsequent evaluations, including a consultation with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles, confirmed the need for surgical intervention.
This isn’t the first time Cole has faced elbow issues; last spring, he dealt with inflammation that delayed his season debut until June. Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman expressed a cautious outlook, stating he was “prepared for the worst” regarding Cole’s condition. With Cole’s absence, the Yankees’ rotation will lean heavily on pitchers like Max Fried, Carlos Rodón, Marcus Stroman, and Clarke Schmidt. Additionally, prospects such as Will Warren, who has impressed with a 1.54 ERA in Spring Training, may be called upon to fill the void left by Cole.
More content below:
[…] Gerrit Cole out for season with Tommy John Surgery How much is Vladdy Jr. worth? Mets Morning Roundup – March 10th 2025 Peter See Full Bio […]