MLB News: USA Falls to Venezuela, Yankee's Cole Returns to Mound, Jays' Berrios to Miss Time
Team USA lost to Venezuela 3-2 in the World Baseball Classic, and Gerrit Cole returned to pitching after Tommy John surgery while Jose Berrios faces an elbow injury.
Yankees' Gerrit Cole hits 98 mph in first outing since Tommy John surgery | amNewYork
Gerrit Cole completed a scoreless first inning in his first appearance since Tommy John surgery, throwing 10 pitches with fastballs averaging 97 mph against the Boston Red Sox.
Gerrit Cole will pitch one inning in a Grapefruit League game after 371 days recovering from Tommy John surgery, with a potential late April return to the Yankees.
How realistic is Yankees ace Gerrit Cole pitching in spring training games? | amNewYork
Gerrit Cole likely will not return until May or June 2026 while rehabbing Tommy John surgery, though a late-spring exhibition appearance remains possible.
Gerrit Cole will pitch one inning in a Grapefruit League game after 371 days recovering from Tommy John surgery, with a potential late April return to the Yankees.
Fantasy baseball: Don't forget these injured players on draft day
Gerrit Cole, recovering from Tommy John surgery, represents a valuable late-round draft opportunity for fantasy managers willing to stash him on injured list spots for potential mid-summer production.