Cole, Volpe Rehab: Yankees Eye Stronger Staff

0:00On April 18th, Yankee's ace Garrett Cole took the mound for his first minor league rehab start since Tommy John's surgery knocked him out for the whole 2025 season. Pitching for double a summer set against the Phillies affiliate, the ride he went four and one third innings, giving up three runs on three hits, including a two run homer, one walk, and three strikeouts. He threw 36 of 44 pitches for strikes. Meanwhile, Yankee's shortstop Anthony Vopi got some action in the same game while rehabbing a torn laborer in his left shoulder from surgery earlier. This week, he went one for two with a single end-of-walk scored twice in swipe to base. New York manager Aaron Boone shared his excitement before the big league game against the Royals, calling it another solid step for Cole and hoping. Everything stays smooth as they build him back up. On the pitching front, three-time all-star Carlos Rodone lines up for live batting practice Saturday at summer set and could start his own rehab, Simon next week after elbow surgery

1:01last October. Boone stressed the process, saying they're focused on getting these arms healthy and ready to dominate once they're back in the rotation. With Cole's massive contract through 2028 and both guys proving their ace status before, the Yankees are eyeing a stronger staff soon. As these rehabs progress right on track, bat reps MLB News today brought to you with AI.