Gerrit Cole took a step forward in his recovery process by throwing 29 pitches from a mound during his third bullpen session. The New York Yankees ace, who has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, is making progress towards his return to the starting rotation.
In addition to his own bullpen session, Cole also took on the role of “pitching coach” for fellow Yankees pitcher Luis Gil during his bullpen session. The veteran pitcher’s guidance and expertise were instrumental in helping Gil fine-tune his mechanics and improve his performance on the mound.
The Yankees had initially hoped to have Cole back in the rotation sooner, but they have decided to postpone his return date to ensure that he is fully recovered and ready to compete at his usual Cy Young-caliber level. Fans of the team are eagerly anticipating Cole’s return and are hopeful that he will be back on the mound soon to help lead the Yankees to victory.