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Gerrit Cole’s velocity left Yankees with one conclusion
Gerrit Cole hit a peak velocity of 96.9 mph in his first live batting practice since Tommy John surgery, signaling a strong recovery toward a May-June return, Yankees say.
- On Friday, Gerrit Cole threw a one-inning live batting-practice session at Steinbrenner Field, facing Aaron Judge, Jasson Domínguez and Trent Grisham while topping out at 96.9 mph on the centerfield board.
- He had Tommy John surgery a little over 11 months ago, but club officials say Cole's overall return timetable remains unchanged with New York expecting him back toward the end of May or beginning of June.
- Using a short, controlled outing against three batters, pitch coach Matt Blake praised Cole's command and crisp lines during the session.
- The Yankees say they will keep Cole's timeline intact, monitoring soreness over the next 24–48 hours before next steps, which could impact his readiness alongside Fried and Rodón.
- Bryan Hoch reported that Cole could log a few innings toward the end of spring training, but building his workload remains the next hurdle within the 14–18 month recovery timeframe, targeting May 11 or May 24 for eligibility.
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TAMPA, Florida, USA (AP) — Gerrit Cole reached 96.9 mph in his first batting practice session since the New York Yankees ace underwent Tommy John surgery on his elbow last March. The right-hander threw about 20 pitches on Friday, facing Trent Grisham, Aaron Judge, and Jasson Dominguez at the Yankees' spring training facility. He had his first bullpen session a week earlier. New York expects Cole to be ready sometime between May and September, wh…
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C 44%
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