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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Gerrit Cole is recovering from reconstructive elbow surgery (March 11, 2025) and is currently on a minor league rehabilitation assignment. Through his rehab starts, Cole has shown mixed results with command issues and elevated home run rates, though he has demonstrated the ability to handle a typical starter's workload. The Yankees are targeting a late May or early June return, with Cole needing at least a couple more minor league starts before activation. In his 5th rehab start, Cole struck out 8 over 5 innings, showing improvement. He is the 2023 AL Cy Young winner returning from significant elbow surgery.
Strengths
- + Struck out 8 over 5 innings in most recent rehab start showing improvement
- + Has pounded the strike zone well with just 1 walk over 18.2 innings in early rehab
- + Capable of handling typical starter's workload (69 pitches in 4.1 innings)
- + No structural damage concerns
- + 2023 AL Cy Young Award winner with proven track record
- + Yankees taking measured approach to ensure full recovery
Weaknesses
- - Reconstructive elbow surgery on March 11, 2025 - significant procedure
- - Elevated home run rate in rehab (12 runs in 18.2 innings through early starts)
- - Command inconsistency early in rehab assignment
- - Velocity concerns noted by Yankees staff
- - Extended recovery timeline - targeting late May/early June return
- - Missed entire 2024 World Series Game 5 and beyond due to injury
Injury Status: IL-15
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Cole Roederer is a center fielder for the Chicago Cubs.
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