Gerrit Cole
SP - New York Yankees
2024 Outlook
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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.
Gerrit Cole will undergo further testing on his elbow Tuesday. Regardless of the result, he will likely not be ready for Opening Day.
Fantasy Impact
Cole underwent an MRI of his elbow, but the Yankees still have no update on an official result. The fact that they are still testing is not a good sign, and it was reported that the Yankees also made a trade offer for Dyland Cease recently. So while there is still no official update, things are not looking great for Cole's status at the moment.
Gerrit Cole is getting an MRI done on his pitching elbow.
Fantasy Impact
Ouch. This is not the news fantasy managers wanted to hear just weeks before Opening Day. Cole is coming off his first Cy Young award last year and back-to-back years of 200+ innings pitched. He's been the most consistent pitcher in fantasy over the past five seasons, and fantasy managers will be holding their breath waiting for the results.
Gerrit Cole told reporters that the team needs to find ways to stay healthier this season.
Fantasy Impact
“There were some injuries that are outside of the normal realm," Cole said. "With that said, we get injured too much as a group, like, we need to improve.” Cole posted one of the best seasons of his career last year and won the AL Cy Young award.