The New York Yankees are nearing the return of ace Gerrit Cole, who is set to start a spring training game against the Boston Red Sox, expected to pitch one inning. Cole, recovering from Tommy John surgery in March 2025, missed the entire previous season and will need to build his pitch count post-outing. In 2024, he posted a 3.41 ERA before his injury, while Max Fried excelled as the Yankees’ ace with a 2.86 ERA and 19 wins. At 35, Cole’s effectiveness is in question as he makes his first appearance since the 2024 World Series.
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