Gerrit Cole Hits 96 MPH in First Rehab Start Since Surgery

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole reached a major milestone in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, completing his first minor league rehabilitation start for Double-A Somerset. Cole threw 4.1 innings, allowing three runs on 44 pitches while hitting 96 mph on the radar gun. The 2023 AL Cy Young winner, who isn’t expected to rejoin the Yankees until late May or early June, hadn’t pitched in an official game since the 2024 World Series. The organization is closely monitoring his structured program.