The clock is ticking on Yankees to get Gerrit Cole right before playoffs
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Gerrit Cole struggled significantly against the Mets, allowing three home runs and generating only three swings and misses in 77 pitches, none on his fastball, raising concerns about his current effectiveness.
- Cole has given up a career-worst seven home runs in his last two starts, putting pressure on him to improve in his final two regular-season starts for the Yankees.
- At 36 years old and more than 115 innings into his first season back after Tommy John surgery, Cole faces physical and performance challenges as the Yankees rely on him for a strong finish.
- The Mets' offense was dominant, producing nine hits and five runs against Cole, leading to a 12-2 Yankees loss, highlighting the need for Cole to make significant adjustments.
- Despite these struggles, Cole remains a highly intelligent pitcher known for his strategic thinking, but fixing his current issues will require complex adjustments rather than simple changes.
