Gerrit Cole Reacts to Being Pulled Early in First Yankees Start in Over a Year
Gerrit Cole made his return to the mound for the New York Yankees after over a year away due to Tommy John surgery. He pitched six scoreless innings but was pulled by manager Aaron Boone after just 72 pitches. Despite the Yankees' loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, Cole's performance was a positive sign for the team's pitching rotation.
- ▪Gerrit Cole allowed two hits and zero runs in his first start since October 2024.
- ▪Manager Aaron Boone decided to pull Cole before the seventh inning to protect his health.
- ▪Cole expressed understanding of Boone's decision, calling it a smart play.
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| Publication time | Sat, 23 May 2026 04:37:29 +0000 |
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