New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole is set to complete one final Minor League rehab assignment before rejoining the major league rotation. The 2025 Tommy John surgery recovery has progressed steadily, with Cole recently touching 99.6 mph during a start at Triple-A. The team expects him back for a series against the Royals later this month.
Cole threw 86 pitches over 5 1/3 innings for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday. He allowed one run on six hits while striking out six batters and averaging 97 mph on his fastball. Yankees manager Aaron Boone noted the positive signs, saying Gerrit is getting close and that the plan calls for one more outing before a decision on his return.
