So, the Yankees are running it back 2026. As frustrating as that will feel to many (cue the “getting Gerrit Cole back is like trading for an ace!” proclamations from Yankee brass), there is reason to be optimistic about the strategy.
We’re three days into February, and by now you’re likely familiar with our new format to kickstart our days. The Yankee rotation was one of the focal points of the offseason right after the No.
Gerrit Cole missed the entire 2025 campaign for the New York Yankees after going down with an elbow injury in spring training last year. The 2024 American League Cy Young winner later underwent Tommy John surgery to repair his throwing arm.
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The New York Yankees won't be using Shohei Ohtani as a yardstick in determining Gerrit Cole's return from Tommy John surgery. "Brian Cashman told me they will not slow-play Cole in an Ohtani-like fashion to make sure there are postseason innings," the New York Post's Joel Sherman reports.
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
The New York Yankees are still looking for ways to improve against left-handed pitching, and it was recently revealed that they offered a contract to Austin Slater.
The New York Yankees recently re-signed Cody Bellinger, but they still have a similar roster to last season. With that being said, Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon’s injury returns will feel like additions to the roster.
Per multiple reports, the Yankees have swung a trade for Marlins starting pitcher Ryan Weathers. Weathers showed promise over the last two seasons but couldn’t stay healthy.
The New York Yankees have a bit of a pitching problem. Come Opening Day in March, starting pitchers Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodón and Clarke Schmidt will all be on the injured list thanks to various surgeries (Tommy John for Cole and Schmidt, bone spur shaving for Rodón).
The New York Yankees have had a quiet offseason. While the Yankees re-signed Amed Rosario and have also made a number of other smaller moves, New York has yet to land a star free agent or trade acquisition.
The New York Yankees are dying to get ace pitcher Gerrit Cole back on the mound. Cole, who underwent Tommy John surgery last season, hasn't started a game since the 2024 World Series.
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
The New York Yankees are heading into the 2026 MLB season aiming to remain contenders in the highly competitive AL East. While the offseason is still unfolding, much of the focus will be on whether ace Gerrit Cole can return to his dominant form once he retakes the mound.
So far we’ve had an incredibly boring offseason for the Yankees, there isn’t even drama about the team missing on a bunch of pursued targets to complain about.
At the end of 2021, the New York Yankees were desperate for a starter to step up. Gerrit Cole fell off a cliff after being hampered by a hamstring injury.
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said the team expects Gerrit Cole to return in May or June following Tommy John surgery this past spring.
The New York Yankees' rotation was riddled with injuries in 2025, with three major rotation stars missing time with their respective Tommy John surgeries.
The New York Yankees could start the 2026 season with a pitcher poached from one of their division rivals. The Yankees are dealing with a banged up pitching rotation, with two of their best starters in Carlos Rodón and Gerrit Cole likely unavailable on opening day.
The New York Yankees enter the offseason facing key decisions about how to reshape a roster that once again fell short in October, extending their World Series drought to 16 years.
The New York Yankees took a huge hit this past season with the loss of Gerrit Cole, as he missed the entire season due to Tommy John surgery. Cole had the surgery in March and is on pace to return early in the 2026 season.
The recovery from Tommy John surgery is almost always a long road, and New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is making progress towards a return during the 2026 season.
Cam Schlittler showcased his impressive talent through the latter half of the 2025 season, but this was likely just a preview of how the young hurler will impact the New York Yankees heading into 2026.
It’s been a few days since the New York Yankees' (94-68) 2025 season came to an end, which is already enough time to begin looking toward the offseason.
Gerrit Cole stunned fans back in March when he was unable to lift his right arm after an exhibition outing. Turned out he needed UCL reconstruction surgery to repair the torn ligament.
New York Yankees ace right-hander Gerrit Cole threw for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery, making 20 tosses on flat ground on Monday afternoon.
Ultimately, Gerrit Cole got what he wanted. Whether the Yankees will regret their role in his deal remains to be seen.
The New York Yankees got devastating news this week when it was revealed that ace Gerrit Cole would miss the entire season because of an elbow injury.
Despite panic about the team's pitching, the Yankees still have a high-end rotation.
Earlier this week, the Yankees announced that starting pitcher Gerrit Cole would undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire season. The ace pitcher of the Yankees rotation was experiencing pain in his right elbow, which was a negative indication.
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