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Yankees Activate Gerrit Cole for Friday Debut vs. Rays

The decision signals trust in his readiness under a managed pitch count.

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Oct 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) reacts after giving up a hit during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Gerrit Cole, which manager Aaron Boone announced Tuesday, will be activated to start Friday at Yankee Stadium against the Tampa Bay Rays.
  • Cole missed the entire 2025 season after Tommy John surgery in March 2025 and has not pitched in the majors since Game 5 of the 2024 World Series.
  • After six minor-league rehab starts, his latest Triple-A outing reached 86 pitches over 5 1/3 innings with a fastball that topped at 99.6 mph, prompting the accelerated return.
  • The Yankees will cap his pitches in the debut to protect his workload as he reenters big-league competition.
  • The move follows Max Fried’s placement on the 15-day injured list with a left elbow bone bruise and roster changes that optioned Elmer Rodriguez to Triple-A and added reliever Yovanny Cruz, with New York three games behind Tampa Bay.