US EditionYankees’ Cole throws first bullpen in road back from Tommy John surgery
- On Friday, New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole threw his first spring-training bullpen and said he may pitch in Grapefruit League exhibition games before camp ends after Tommy John surgery March 11.
- The club says Cole's recovery follows a 14-to-18-month timetable that places his return between June and October, with Yankees officials expecting a June comeback.
- In Tampa, Cole simulated two innings, hit at least 96 mph, and worked to Austin Wells while being watched by Boone and the coaching staff.
- Boone emphasized the Yankees will remain careful and not rush Cole's return, as his comeback is expected to strengthen the Yankees' rotation.
- Earlier this week, Boone said Cole is scheduled to face live hitters in a couple weeks, and Cole said, `It feels really good.
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TAMPA, Fla. — New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole threw his first bullpen of spring training on Friday, may pitch in exhibition games and is on track to return to regular-season action from May to September.
Yankees’ Cole throws first bullpen in road back from Tommy John surgery
TAMPA, Fla. — Yankees ace Gerrit Cole threw his first bullpen of spring training on Friday, may pitch in exhibition games and is on track to return to regular-season action from May to September. A 35-year-old right-hander, Cole had Tommy John surgery March 11 with Los Angeles Dodgers team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache. “We’ve had a lot of discussions between myself, the Yankees and Dr. ElAttrache,” Cole said. “With a full Tommy John reconstruct…
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Yankees' Gerrit Cole throws 1st bullpen of spring training as he works back from Tommy John surgery
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has thrown his first bullpen of spring training. He may pitch in exhibition games and is on track to return to regular-season action from May to September.
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