Gerrit Cole Placed on 15-Day Injured List to Start Season

The New York Yankees have officially placed ace Gerrit Cole on the 15-day injured list as he continues his recovery from Tommy John surgery. The team opted for the 15-day designation rather than the 60-day IL ahead of Wednesday's season opener against San Francisco. Cole remains sidelined as he works through his rehabilitation process, with the team monitoring his progress to determine his return timeline to the pitching rotation.