Yankees Pitcher Gerrit Cole to Undergo Tommy John Surgery, Missing 2025 Season
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his 2025 season after elbow issues arose during spring training.
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Gerrit Cole, the New York Yankees ace and 2023 AL Cy Young winner, will have Tommy John surgery on Tuesday, sidelining him for the entire 2025 season. The injury is a significant blow to the Yankees, who are already dealing with multiple injuries among key players. Cole, who faced elbow issues previously, expressed determination to rehabilitate and return stronger. As his absence leaves a void in the Yankees’ rotation, speculation grows about potential trades to bolster the pitching staff. Cole has a 3.12 ERA with the Yankees since joining the team in 2020, and his experience will be sorely missed.
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Gerrit Cole is expected to miss not only the 2025 season but likely at least some of the 2026 campaign as well due to the typical recovery time for Tommy John surgery.
The Yankees' rotation will now be led by Max Fried, Carlos Rodón, Clarke Schmidt, and Marcus Stroman. They may also consider Will Warren and Carlos Carrasco as options for a fifth starter.
Besides Gerrit Cole's injury, the Yankees are also dealing with injuries to Luis Gil (strained lat muscle), Giancarlo Stanton (tendon pain in both elbows), and DJ LeMahieu (calf strain).
Gerrit Cole initially opted out of his contract but then decided to remain with the Yankees under the original terms after the team chose not to add an additional year to his deal.
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