Cole's Injury, Yankees' Rotation Shuffle

0:00On March 25th, the New York Yankees placed 35-year-old A-Scare at Cole on the 15-day injured list to start the season. Cole underwent Tommy John Surgery last March 11th and missed all of last year. He made just two spring training starts, tossing two and two-thirds innings while giving up one run on three hits and striking out three. This move gives the Yankees more flexibility than a 60-day injured list placement would have. That Longiston would have kept Cole out until May 24th, but now he could return as early as April. Still, the team expects him back in late May or early June after his gradual build-up. Fans and analysts seek Cole's health as crucial for the Yankees and a tough American league east. The former Sai Young winner has been a standout over the past seven seasons, anchoring the rotation on his big nine-year 324, million dollar deal. His recent opt-out reversal keeps him locked in for the next four years. With Cole sidelined, Max Fried draws the opening night start against the Giants. Carlos Rodón also landed on the

1:0415-day injured list Wednesday due to offseason elbow surgery. The Yankees are kicking off with a four-man rotation featuring Fried, Cam Schlittler, Will Warren and Ryan Weathers while Louis Gill heads to. Trouble A. Early off days helped manage the staff, but Cole s eventual return could shift everything as the Yankees chase contention amid rivals big offseason. Moves. That wraps MLB news today. Brought to you with AI.