An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole #45, pitching for the Somerset Patriots during a rehab start, Image 2 shows New York Yankees player Gerrit Cole in the dugout during a baseball game

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Gerrit Cole’s long-awaited Yankees return could come as soon as Friday

Updated 23 hours ago
New York Post
Fox News
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Gerrit Cole’s return to the Yankees rotation from Tommy John surgery could be just days away. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include Fox News, New York Post.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole #45, pitching for the Somerset Patriots during a rehab start, Image 2 shows New York Yankees player Gerrit Cole in the dugout during a baseball game
New York Post
New York Post
Leaning right
5/18/2026

Gerrit Cole’s long-awaited Yankees return could come as soon as Friday

See more of our coverage in your search results. Gerrit Cole’s return to the Yankees rotation from Tommy John surgery could be just days away. Aaron Boone said Monday that Cole pitching Friday in The Bronx against the Rays was “on the table.” Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time.

Gerrit Cole to make first Yankees start since 2024 World Series, Aaron Boone announces
Fox News
Fox News
Strongly right
5/19/2026

Gerrit Cole to make first Yankees start since 2024 World Series, Aaron Boone announces

A month into the MLB season, batters are making frequent use of the new ABS challenge system. Gerrit Cole is finally ready for his New York Yankees return since having Tommy John surgery. Cole will make his 2026 season debut on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays - his first start for the Yankees since 2024. Cole, 35.