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Yankees Face Season Without Gerrit Cole After Tommy John Surgery

The loss of their star pitcher forces the Yankees to consider internal options and potential trades as they prepare for the 2025 season.

TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 17: Gerrit Cole #45, Max Fried #54 and Will Warren #98 of the New York Yankees talk during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 17, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.
TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 28: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees walks towards the dugout from the bullpen prior to a spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 28, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.
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Overview

  • Gerrit Cole, the Yankees' ace, will miss the entire 2025 season and potentially part of 2026 after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
  • The Yankees are exploring internal replacements, with top pitching prospect Will Warren emerging as a strong candidate following an impressive spring training performance.
  • General Manager Brian Cashman has expressed reluctance to trade top prospects or take on significant payroll, limiting external options for bolstering the rotation.
  • Other injuries, including those to Luis Gil and Giancarlo Stanton, have further strained the Yankees' depth and highlighted challenges for their roster heading into the season.
  • Despite setbacks, analysts believe the Yankees still have the talent to compete, with a strong lineup and promising young players like Clarke Schmidt and Jasson Domínguez.