New York Yankees’ ace pitcher Gerrit Cole is set to resume throwing this week, marking his first catch session since sustaining an elbow injury during Spring Training. Manager Aaron Boone informed reporters ahead of the Yankees’ matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays that Cole’s throwing session is expected to occur either on Monday or Tuesday.
Cole himself provided Can update during the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, indicating that he’s making strides in his recovery and is currently experiencing no pain. The injury, identified as nerve inflammation in his throwing elbow, led to Cole being placed on the 60-day injured list at the start of the season. He remains ineligible to return until May 27, coinciding with the Yankees’ West Coast trip.
While there’s speculation of a potential return by June 1, it hinges on Cole’s progress as he gradually increases his throwing regimen over the next couple of months. Achieving a comparable level of readiness to Spring Training will likely entail some minor league assignments.
The precise timeline for these assignments remains uncertain, but the resumption of throwing signifies a positive step forward in Cole’s recovery journey, raising hopes for his eventual return as the cornerstone of the Yankees’ pitching rotation.
