Yankees get excellent Gerrit Cole Tommy John Surgery rehab update

TL;DR

Gerrit Cole is set to make his first rehab start for Double-A Somerset after Tommy John Surgery. The Yankees expect him back in their rotation by late May or early June.

Key points

Gerrit Cole is making a rehab start for Double-A Somerset.
He underwent Tommy John Surgery and missed the entire 2025 season.
The Yankees expect his return by late May or early June.

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The New York Yankees could have a former Cy Young Award winner back in their rotation soon.

Right-hander Gerrit Cole made a few one-inning outings during spring training, but the Yankees knew he wouldn't make a full return until late May or early June. Cole was out for the entire 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John Surgery.

According to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch, the 35-year-old will make his first rehab start of the season this Friday for Double-A Somerset.

“I have no complaints,” Cole told Hoch on Monday after he threw a bullpen. “The stamina was good. The pitches are fine right now. They’re good. I’m a little nitpicky, but everything is good.”

During live batting practice in February, Cole hit 97 mph on the radar gun, a good sign for him and the Yankees. Even with a few rehab starts, it should take a while before his pitch count is built up.

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Q&A

When will Gerrit Cole return to the Yankees after Tommy John Surgery?

Gerrit Cole is expected to return to the Yankees' rotation by late May or early June.

What is Gerrit Cole's current status in his rehab process?

Gerrit Cole has made several one-inning outings during spring training and will make his first rehab start this Friday.

How did Gerrit Cole perform during his bullpen session?

Gerrit Cole reported no complaints after his bullpen session, stating that his stamina and pitches felt good.