Cole's Rehab: 3 Runs, 3 Hits, 3 Ks

0:00On April 30, New York Yankees, a scared cold, took the mound for his third minor league rehab start, giving up three runs and three hits over five. And two-thirds innings in a double-A game. The Somerset Patriots fell five to six to Boston's Portland Sea Dogs in the second game of a double-header. Cole fan three batters, issued zero walks, and hit his spots with 60 pitches, 45 for strikes. He started strong, retiring the first 11 hitters before a single opened the door. Then came a two-run homer in the fourth, and a solo shot in the fifth, putting the sea dogs ahead. Cole was solid overall, praising his change-up for its best shape and location yet, with no big misses across his pitches. Across three rehab outings, the 35-year-old Wrighty owns a 4.40 ERA over 14 and 1-third innings. He's punched out 10, walked just one, but surrendered for homers. Coming back from elbow reconstruction last March, he's got up to 30 days plus possible extensions

1:01before rejoining the big club. Meanwhile, shortstop Anthony Volpe crashed two for four in the game, batting 303 over 10 minor league contests since mid-April. He's recovering from shoulder surgery, and could activate Friday against Baltimore. Left-Hander Carlos Rodón lines up for his second rehab tomorrow, with Somerset after a sharp 4-1-third scoreless last week. These steps show the Yankees building that foundation carefully, stacking innings and command before the majors call. Cole's eyeing that flow against real competition soon. Moby News today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on the diamond.