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Sun Mar 2408:32Gerrit Cole Could Begin Season On 60-Day IL
Yankees GM Brian Cashman stated that starting pitcher Gerrit Cole could be placed on the 60-Day IL if they need to free up a spot on the 40-man roster. Cole is expected to miss an extended amount of time anyway, so putting him on the IL would give them some roster flexibility. If the Yankees were to do that, that would at least firm up the fact that the 6x All-Star would not return before late May or early June at the earliest, and fantasy managers can adjust expectations accordingly. Cole's draft stock has already plummeted of course, but a late-round flier on a pitcher with Cole's ceiling seems like a reasonable gamble, assuming he won't need to miss any additional time and provided you have space to stash him.
Source: NY Post Sports - Greg JoyceRotoBaller.com
Sat Mar 1612:21Gerrit Cole To Be Shut Down From Throwing For 3-4 Weeks
New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow), the reigning American League Cy Young winner, said he will be shut down from throwing for three to four weeks and then go from there. He said he has nerve inflammation in his right elbow but "felt good" after meeting with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles this week. The 33-year-old ace wasn't bouncing back normally after his spring outings, prompting the team to send him for a battery of tests. It's been confirmed that Cole doesn't have a torn UCL, so the Yankees are hoping that after a month or two of rest, he'll be able to make his 2024 debut without having to go under the knife. Cole was RotoBaller's No. 2 fantasy starter before his elbow injury, but now he's ranked at No. 72 with the possibility that he could miss most of the first half of the season.
Source: New York Post - Greg JoyceRotoBaller.com
Fri Mar 1500:15Gerrit Cole Won't Need Tommy John Surgery
New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) was told on Thursday that he will not need Tommy John surgery, at least for now, after visiting with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Cole has been advised to rest and undergo non-invasive treatment while being shut down for at least a month. The reigning American League Cy Young reported not recovering as expected between outings this spring, which prompted the team to send him for an MRI exam on his right elbow before traveling to LA for a second opinion. The 33-year-old has made at least 30 starts in every full season since 2017, but that's going to change in 2024, and there's still no guarantee that he won't need TJ surgery down the road. It makes him a high-risk fantasy ace in 2024 drafts.
Source: ESPN.com - Jorge CastilloRotoBaller.com
Wed Mar 1318:21More Tests Coming For Gerrit Cole
New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) has had X-rays and a CT scan on his elbow, in addition to an MRI. He flew to Los Angeles on Wednesday for an in-person visit with Dr. Neal ElAttrache, where more testing is planned. There remains no official timeline from the Yankees for Cole's return/recovery, although the New York Post reported on Wednesday morning that Cole would miss at least a month or two. ElAttrache and Yankees doctors haven't found a tear in the reigning American League Cy Young winner's right elbow, but there remains some concern. Cole is one of, if not the most, dominant starting pitchers in baseball, so losing him for an extended period of time would be a devastating blow to New York's rotation to begin the year. Stay tuned for more news on Cole, but needless to say, he's now become a huge risk as a fantasy ace in 2024.
Source: MLB.com - Bryan HochRotoBaller.com
Wed Mar 1313:30Gerrit Cole To Miss At Least 1-2 Months
New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole (elbow) will be out at least one to two months and will head to Los Angeles for an appointment with noted sports surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache. None of the team's doctors or ElAttrache have detected a tear in Cole's UCL, but there's enough concern about the ligament that ElAttrache has suggested an in-person visit. The defending American League Cy Young winner will be out for an "extended period," but for now the hope is that he'll have a chance to return in May or early June. The 33-year-old has shown excellent velocity and command this spring, but his recovery has been an issue, and he felt a twinge in his elbow after a Grapefruit League start. Even if Cole avoids Tommy John surgery, this news is a big hit for his high-end fantasy value and for the top of the Yankees' rotation to begin the 2024 season.
Source: New York Post - Mark W. Sanchez and Jon HeymanRotoBaller.com
Tue Mar 1211:56Gerrit Cole Will Undergo More Testing, Unlikely For Opening Day
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone stated that there is no update on starting pitcher Gerrit Cole's (elbow) MRI and that last year's American League Cy Young winner will undergo more testing Tuesday. Boone also acknowledged that regardless of what is determined from the testing, Cole has not got enough work in this spring and as a result would likely not be ready for Opening Day. The team would determine another starter for the first game of the season in his stead. It sounds like it will be a couple more days until we know anything more definitive, but it's obviously not good news for the Yankees or for fantasy managers. Stay tuned.
Source: Newsday Sports - Erik BolandRotoBaller.com
Mon Mar 1111:59Gerrit Cole To Have MRI On Pitching Elbow
New York Yankees starting pitcherGerrit Cole(elbow) is set to have an MRI on his pitching elbow. This is a concerning release for both the Yankees and fantasy managers. Cole is arguably the top pitcher in baseball and fantasy alike. According to Yankees manager Aaron Boone, Cole is having trouble recovering between starts. Per Cole, it feels like his recovery after throwing 100 pitches during the season. Cole has made just one start this spring and threw 39 pitches over two innings. He has been the definition of a workhorse in his career, topping 180 innings pitched seven times and 200 innings pitched six times. Coming off his first Cy Young award, Cole was getting more challenging to hit going into his age 33 season as he surrendered just 6.8 hits per nine innings, the best in the game last season. Keep tabs on this developing situation, as this could cause a big shake-up to fantasy plans and possibly the Yankees' plans heading into the season.
Source: Bryan HochRotoBaller.com
Fri Mar 121:53Gerrit Cole Has Mixed Results During Spring Debut
New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole made his spring debut against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. The veteran right-hander saw mixed results during Friday's win. Cole allowed two runs on four hits over two innings of work. The 33-year-old stuck out one batter and didn't issue a walk during his short outing. He served up a two-run home run to Daniel Vogelbach in the opening frame. After that, Cole settled down and looked fairly sharp. Fantasy managers shouldn't read too much into this outing and believe in Cole as the ace pitcher he'll likely continue to be in 2024.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Feb 2112:18Gerrit Cole To Face Live Hitters Wednesday
New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole is scheduled to face live hitters at spring training on Wednesday over two innings for his first live batting practice session of camp. Cole won the American League Cy Young award in 2023 by going 15-4 with a league-best 2.63 ERA (3.16 FIP), a league-best 0.981 WHIP, 48 walks and 222 strikeouts in a league-high 209 innings over 33 starts. The six-time All-Star has had an ERA over 4.00 just once in his 11 major-league seasons and has now topped the 200-strikeout mark six times in his career, including in each of the last two seasons. He's fully healthy as he prepares for the start of his 12th season in the majors and is justifiably in consideration to be the first starting pitcher off the board in upcoming fantasy drafts.
Source: The Bergen Record - Pete CalderaRotoBaller.com
Wed Nov 15 202321:21Gerrit Cole Unanimously Wins First Cy Young Award
New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole unanimously won the 2023 American League Cy Young to win the award for the first time in his career after finishing as a runner-up twice. The former first overall pick became the 25th pitcher to win the Cy Young unanimously and the 11th in the AL. He finished ahead of Sonny Gray and Kevin Gausman. Cole has been one of the most durable and dependable starters in baseball since 2018. The 33-year-old was the clear favorite in 2023 while leading the AL in ERA (2.63), ERA+ (165), innings pitched (209) and opponents' batting average (.206) while leading the majors in WHIP (0.98). Cole gave up just four earned runs in his final five starts. He became the sixth Yankees pitcher to win the award and first since Roger Clemens in 2001.
Source: MLB.com - Anthony CastrovinceRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 27 202322:23Gerrit Cole Dominates AL East Rival Wednesday
New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole was absolutely dominant in a complete-game shutout over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night. The AL Cy Young favorite tossed nine innings of shutout ball while allowing just two hits and zero walks alongside five strikeouts. With the outing, the 33-year-old lowered his ERA to 2.63 across his 33 starts on the season, 15 of which have put him in the win column. He managed to put a dent into the Blue Jays' playoff chances in the process as he has now tossed an eye-popping 28 2/3 innings of scoreless baseball against the Blue Jays this season across four starts. Cole should be able to cruise to his first career Cy Young Award in 2023.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Sep 11 202314:51Gerrit Cole Takes Tough-Luck No-Decision
New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole was outstanding on Sunday against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers but was handed a no-decision in an eventual extra-inning win after the Yankees had no hits heading into extra innings. Cole finished his day with seven shutout innings, allowing just three hits, walking none and striking out nine. The 33-year-old was absolutely dominant and currently leads the league in ERA (2.79), games started (30), innings pitched (187), batters faced (743) and WHIP (1.03) on the year. Cole has been even better in his last four starts, allowing only five runs (four earned) on 18 hits (three homers) while walking just two and striking out 34 in 26 2/3 innings. He remains a must-start for fantasy managers down the stretch.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Aug 25 202321:18Yandy Diaz Goes Deep In Loss To Yankees
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz launched his 17th home run of the season on Friday night. The shot game against one of the best in the game in Gerrit Cole. Diaz was 1-for-3 on the night with a strikeout, bringing his average up to .326 on the year to go along with a very healthy .910 OPS. Diaz has always been a solid player for the Rays, but this year he's turned into a stud for fantasy managers as well. He's been on fire over the last month, so make sure to get him in your lineup heading down the stretch run.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Aug 25 202321:13Gerrit Cole Bounces Back In Dominating Fashion
New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole was in ace form Friday night against the Tampa Bay Rays. Cole gave up two runs, one earned on three hits with zero walks and 11 strikeouts. He lowered his ERA to 2.95 on the season in the process. Arguably the best pitcher in the American League, Cole needed a nice outing after giving up six runs his last time on the mound against Boston. The Cy Young favorite moved to 11-4 on the season. He'll get a nice matchup next week against the Tigers at Comerica Park
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Aug 2 202321:52Gerrit Cole Delivers Seven Strong Innings In Win
New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole threw seven two-run innings on four hits and two walks with eight strikeouts for his 10th win of the year on Wednesday versus the Tampa Bay Rays. The 32-year-old held up his end of the advertised pitching-duel bargain against Shane McClanahan in this one. After Wander Franco hammered a two-run home run in the opening frame, Cole would find a groove and rattle off six scoreless innings thereafter, notably punching out the side in the fourth. It was the superstar right-hander's sixth consecutive quality start, and Cole has now allowed three runs or fewer in 11 straight appearances. 2023's top-ranked fantasy starting pitcher totes a 2.64 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and 157:38 K:BB in 143.1 innings into a road matchup against the Chicago White Sox slated for Monday.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Jul 22 202319:21Gerrit Cole Fans 10 Batters In No-Decision
New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole let in two runs on five hits and one walk with 10 strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings for a no-decision on Saturday versus the Kansas City Royals. The 32-year-old tossed two spotless frames before Nick Pratto took him yard for a Yankee Stadium short porch special, but the right-hander admittedly hung a curveball. After Cole fired a clean fourth inning, KC would add another run in the fifth, but he was able to get four more outs before his strong day concluded at 99 pitches. The six-time All-Star logged an AL-high 15th quality start of the year, toting a 2.78 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 144:36 K:BB in 129 1/3 innings pitched overall. Cole should take the ball at some point next weekend vs. the Baltimore Orioles, who he owns a 5.19 ERA with 24 punchouts in four starts against since 2022 (26 IP).
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Jul 10 202314:11Gerrit Cole To Start For AL In All-Star Game
New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has been named the starter for the American League in Tuesday's All-Star game in Seattle. Cole is unlikely to go for more than a few innings after making his last start of the first half of the season on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs, when he went 7 1/3 innings. The 32-year-old right-hander remains one of the best pitchers in baseball after going 9-2 with a strong 2.85 ERA (3.43 FIP), 1.12 WHIP, 34 walks and 123 strikeouts in 117 innings over 19 starts in the first half. This year will be Cole's sixth All-Star appearance in his 11 years in the big leagues. So far in his two starts in July, he's allowed five earned runs on 11 hits while walking three and striking out 10 in 13 1/3 innings.
Source: New York Post - Jon HeymanRotoBaller.com
Sun Jul 9 202311:53Gerrit Cole Caps Off Strong First Half With Win
New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole threw 7 1/3 innings in Saturday's 6-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. The 32-year-old relinquished three runs on five hits and one walk with five strikeouts for his ninth win of the year. After the Cubs manufactured a run in the third frame, they stuck around just long enough to chase Cole in this one. Former Yankees teammate Mike Tauchman took him deep during the eighth to rudely end an otherwise solid showing from Cole. The 2023 All-Star's first half concludes with a steady 2.85 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and 123:34 K:BB across 117 innings. Cole endured a rough May, but the fantasy stalwart has logged 13 quality starts this season. The hard-throwing right-hander figures to toe the rubber promptly after the break, lining up at Coors Field against the Colorado Rockies for a tough draw at some point next weekend.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Jun 20 202314:32Gerrit Cole Trying To Keep Quality Start Streak Alive Tuesday
New York Yankees starter Gerrit Cole is taking the hill for Tuesday's matchup with George Kirby and the Seattle Mariners. The right-hander has been lights out lately, giving up just four earned runs over 18 innings across his last three games, all quality starts. Overall this season, Cole has pitched to a 2.75 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with a 7-1 record through 15 appearances. The 32-year-old might regress a bit, considering he's posted his lowest strikeout rate since 2017 (26.4%), but he's still a fantasy ace and is always a must-start.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Jun 20 202314:27Gerrit Cole Looking To Maintain Consistency Tuesday
New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole will look to remain consistent on Tuesday when he takes on the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium in New York. Cole has surrendered just four earned runs and three walks across his last three starts, all of which resulted in six innings of work. He has 19 strikeouts over that stretch with just one home run allowed. While he's surrendered five runs in three of his 15 starts, the perennial Cy Young contender has kept the damage to two earned runs or fewer in his other 12 starts this season. All told, the right-hander sports a 2.75 ERA and a 26.4% K% on the season, a figure that could see a boost against a Mariners offense that sits 28th with a 25.6% K% against right-handed pitching this season.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
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