Gerrit Cole stepped a meaningful milestone in his rehab from Tommy John surgery, tossing 20 flat-ground throws with solid accuracy and comfort. The session signals early progress in a plan that spans months to mound work and a typical 14‑month rehab, with Cole expecting a shutdown period before a normal offseason. The milestone comes as the Yankees navigate a three‑game set with the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium.
Contractually anchored to a $324 million pact through 2028, Cole’s path back is watched closely given his postseason workload and overall durability. His 2024 season was delayed by nerve irritation and edema, but he delivered in the playoffs and even joined YES Network for a game, underscoring the stakes of his return. Boone and the team stress patience and steady progression as the next phase begins.
The environment around his comeback remains the focus—twenty flat-ground throws today, a stepping stone toward mound work, and a long runway to full readiness. The Twins series offers a real crossroad: a test of his health and a gauge for how the rotation timeline might unfold for 2025.
