Yankees worried about Gerrit Cole’s elbow: Pitcher seeks second opinions
The Yankees pitcher said he is concerned about the condition of his right elbow, but was optimistic as he awaits a second opinion
The Yankees' 2025 season may be in jeopardy before it even begins as injuries to their star players only pile up. First, they lost pitcher Luis Gil, the 2024 Rookie of the Year, for the first part of the year until the All-Star Game. Now, starting pitcher Gerrit Cole could miss the entire year.
Cole said he’s concerned about his right elbow because he’s been experiencing discomfort after playing in the Grapefruit League during Spring Training. According to MLB.com, the 2023 AL Cy Young Award winner will likely need surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation to get his joint back on track.
Gerrit Cole said the imaging of his elbow has already been distributed and he is seeking second opinions. No travel booked at this time. “I’ve still got some hope. I’m just waiting for the experts to weigh in.”
— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) March 8, 2025
The right-hander pitched 2 2/3 innings against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday and felt discomfort in his elbow afterward. Cole allowed six runs during his time on the monocle, four of which came via two home runs.
“There were a lot of good things that were happening in the game the other day, but as I got home, I just continued to get more and more sore,” Cole said. “When I woke up [Friday] morning, something wasn’t right. … It was tough to sleep. It was alarming.”
Without Cole, the Yankees’ starting rotation will consist of Max Fried, Carlos Rodón, Marcus Stroman and Clarke Schmidt. Manager Aaron Boone will likely have to turn to Will Warren, who started five games in 2024.
Gerrit Cole is staring down the barrel at Tommy John.
— Yankees Analytics Nerds (@YankeesNerds) March 9, 2025
Giancarlo Stanton’s elbows are shot.
Luis Gil might be damaged goods now.
Juan Soto is in Queens.
Aaron Judge isn’t getting any younger.
I don’t know, man. 2024 might’ve been our shot.
Gerrit Cole still waiting for a second opinion
Cole told the media that the MRI images were sent to different doctors to get a second opinion about the injury. Because of this, the pitcher is optimistic. “I’ve still got some hope. I’m just waiting for the experts to weigh in,” he said
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