Gerrit Cole

Gerrit Cole is scheduled to play catch on on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Cole is slated for 25 throws. He is expected to continue his throwing progression in New York during the Yankees upcoming road trip.

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole felt great after throwing from flat ground on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Cole has been sidelined with right elbow discomfort to begin the season but has officially begun a throwing program. The veteran won his first career Cy Young Award in 2023 when he pitched to a 2.63 ERA across 33 starts.

Gerrit Cole (elbow) is expected to begin playing catch early next week, according to Yankees’ manager Aaron Boone.

Fantasy Impact

Cole was shut down in spring training due to an elbow injury. The veteran is expected to start a ramp-up process in which he will be monitored for any setbacks that could lead to Tommy John surgery. Fantasy managers should still expect Cole to be out until late May after being played on the 60-day IL to begin the season.

Yankees SP Gerrit Cole could return in 10-12 weeks from now and does not need Tommy John surgery as of now.

Fantasy Impact

The current plan is to reportedly rest and rehab his elbow with conservative treatment. If all goes well, he should return to the Yankees’ rotation in 10-12 weeks. Fantasy managers will want to monitor his status as we get closer to the end of his initial timeframe.

Yankees SP Gerrit Cole (elbow) is expected to miss 1-to-2 months.

Fantasy Impact

Cole’s initial tests have not shown damage to his UCL, but the team is going to send him to a specialist. The team is hopeful that Cole will be able to return after rest and a treatment plan. The Yankees are expected to look at internal options to replace Cole in the rotation, but have also been rumored to be in the market for White Sox ace Dylan Cease.