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Yankees Set Conservative Return Windows for Cole, Rodón as Cashman Warns of Early-Season Risk

Cashman signaled early-season vulnerability, prompting an active search for pitching depth.

Aug 23, 2023; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman talks with the media before the game between the Yankees and the Washington Nationals at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images.
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 16: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees looks on from the dugout during the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium on June 16, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Overview

  • Gerrit Cole, rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, is targeted for a May–June return after being ruled out for Opening Day.
  • Carlos Rodón is expected back in late April or May following elbow surgery, with an eight-week shutdown ending so he can resume throwing this month.
  • Anthony Volpe, recovering from left shoulder labrum repair, is not expected to play in April, according to Cashman.
  • The Yankees re-signed swingman Ryan Yarbrough and are holding conversations about additional starters to protect the rotation early.
  • Clarke Schmidt is not expected until midseason at the earliest, leaving a thin early slate headed by Max Fried with Cam Schlittler, Will Warren, and Yarbrough in the mix.