Yankees' Gerrit Cole strikes out 3 in final spring training test
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Key Points:
- Veteran Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole, recovering from Tommy John surgery, showed promise in his final spring training appearance, pitching 1⅔ innings with three strikeouts and one run allowed on a home run.
- Cole’s fastball averaged 96.3 mph, and he utilized his full pitch repertoire, indicating readiness as he prepares for a season debut expected in late May or early June.
- The Yankees will start the 2024 season with a four-man rotation, sending Luis Gil to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to maintain his starting routine rather than using him out of the bullpen.
- Manager Aaron Boone emphasized ongoing competition for rotation spots, noting Gil’s positive mindset despite the demotion and the importance of continuing his development.
- The Yankees open their season against the San Francisco Giants, with Max Fried, Cam Schlittler, Will Warren, and Ryan Weathers slated to start during the early part of the schedule.
