Gerrit Cole Begins Rehab Assignment at Double-A Somerset

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is advancing his recovery from March 2025 Tommy John surgery, which sidelined him for the entire 2025 season. He is set to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset, where he is expected to throw approximately 45 pitches. The team is closely monitoring his physical benchmarks as he works toward a return to the major league rotation. His progression is a critical component of the Yankees' pitching plans as he nears active duty.