Gerrit Cole Impresses in Rehab Start, Nearing Return to Yankees
Cole, nearing return, reaches 99.6 mph in Triple-A...
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Gerrit Cole, the New York Yankees pitcher recovering from elbow surgery, showcased his strength by reaching 99.6 mph with his fastball during a Triple-A rehab start. He pitched 5.1 innings against the Syracuse Mets, allowing one run while striking out six batters, as he prepares to rejoin the Yankees' rotation.
- 01Cole averaged 97 mph with his fastball and threw 56 strikes out of 86 pitches.
- 02He has a 4.71 ERA over 28.2 innings in his minor league rehab starts.
- 03Cole's performance included six strikeouts and only one walk in this outing.
- 04He was relieved after reaching an 0-2 count on Eric Wagaman, with the Yankees leading 2-1.
- 05This was Cole's first start at Triple-A after previous outings in High-A and Double-A.
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In his latest minor league rehab start, Gerrit Cole reached an impressive 99.6 mph with his four-seam fastball while pitching for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre against the Syracuse Mets. Over 5.1 innings, he threw 86 pitches, with 56 strikes, and allowed just one run on six hits, striking out six batters and walking one. This outing marked his sixth minor league start since undergoing reconstructive elbow surgery on March 11, 2022. Cole's performance was a significant improvement, as he averaged 97 mph with his fastball, up from 77 pitches in his last outing. Yankees manager Aaron Boone indicated that Cole is likely to make one more minor league start before rejoining the Yankees. With a 4.71 ERA across 28.2 innings in his rehab, Cole is poised to return to the major leagues, where he has previously been a six-time All-Star and the 2023 AL Cy Young Award winner. Meanwhile, the Yankees have recalled Elmer Rodriguez to start in the Subway Series finale against the Mets, as they manage their pitching rotation amidst injuries.
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Cole's return could bolster the Yankees' pitching rotation, providing a significant boost to their performance in the ongoing season.
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