Completes Third Rehab Start; Eyes Late May Return to Yankees

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole took a significant step in his recovery from Tommy John surgery on Wednesday, throwing 60 pitches in his third rehab start for Double-A Somerset. Cole looked solid during the outing as he continues to build arm strength and workload. The organization is closely monitoring his progress, with an expected return to the major league rotation in late May or early June. His successful rehab provides a major boost to a Yankees team already performing well in 2026.