Gerrit Cole Takes on a Different Kind of Yankees' Role Tuesday

It’s a rare on-air appearance for Cole, who hasn’t spent much time in front of a broadcast camera other than interviews. A very cerebral pitcher, who watches all aspects of the game, Cole is insightful and will add some interesting context to the game. 

 During his rehab,  Cole has been a frequent figure in the dugout and clubhouse since the start of the season and has taken on a mentorship role behind the scenes.

He’s been working closely with Clarke Schmidt—who’s in the middle of a breakout season—and top pitching prospect Will Warren, who recently earned his first big-league promotion. Several young Yankees pitchers have credited Cole’s insight with helping them fine-tune their approach during his absence.

A six-time All-Star and 2023 AL Cy Young winner, Cole was the first overall pick in the  2011 draft. He starred with Pittsburgh, then broke strikeout records with the Astros in 2019 (326 Ks), before signing his nine‑year, $324 million deal with the Yankees in December 2019. Across 12 seasons, he’s amassed a 153‑80 record, 3.18 ERA and 2,251 strikeouts. 

Tuesday’s game will give fans a glimpse into how Cole sees the game from a different angle, one that includes a season’s worth of watching, teaching, and staying involved without the ball in his hand.

While he won’t pitch in 2025, Cole remains a presence in the clubhouse—and next week, in the booth.