Gerrit Cole Completes Two-Inning Live BP Session

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole successfully threw two innings of live batting practice, totaling 30 pitches and topping out at 97.5 mph. Five days before the one-year anniversary of his Tommy John surgery, Cole demonstrated sharp command, drawing praise from manager Aaron Boone. While targeting a May 11 return, the team remains disciplined with his timeline. Cole also expressed amazement at prospect Carlos Lagrange, describing the young pitcher's 101.5 mph velocity as "silly" and "wild."