Yankees' Gerrit Cole feels 'really strong' in final spring start
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Gerrit Cole made his second and final spring training start, pitching 1 ²/₃ innings with 26 pitches, striking out three, and showing strong execution as he continues rehab from Tommy John surgery.
- Cole is adhering to a 14-to-18 month recovery timeline, potentially returning to the Yankees' rotation by mid-May, with no current plans to place him on the 60-day injured list.
- His next outing will be in Tampa, followed by the Yankees' home opener on April 3, after which a rehab assignment could begin depending on his progress.
- Ryan Weathers pitched five innings in his final spring tuneup, allowing one run and expressing relief at improved command and body feel.
- The Yankees made roster moves including reliever Osvaldo Bido being claimed off waivers by the Braves and trading infielder Zack Short to the Nationals for cash considerations.
