Yankees Face Rotation Crisis as Gerrit Cole Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery

The Yankees' pitching depth is severely tested after ace Gerrit Cole's Tommy John surgery, with limited trade options and internal injuries complicating solutions.

Gerrit Cole, the Yankees' ace and 2023 AL Cy Young winner, will miss the entire 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on Tuesday.
The Yankees' pitching rotation has been further strained by injuries to Luis Gil, J.T. Brubaker, and top prospect Chase Hampton, who is also out for the year.
General Manager Brian Cashman stated that acquiring a replacement will be difficult due to limited trade options and financial constraints, as the team is already exceeding the luxury tax threshold.
Speculation has emerged regarding the Yankees potentially trading top pitching prospect Will Warren to the Cubs for Jameson Taillon, a former Yankee who had a strong 2024 season with a 3.27 ERA.
With the rotation depleted, Carlos Rodón and Max Fried are expected to take on increased workloads, while younger pitchers like Clarke Schmidt may need to step up.