Yankees Ace Gerrit Cole Recommended for Tommy John Surgery, Could Miss 2025 Season

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Can Yankees win without Gerrit Cole? ‘Boston is licking its chops’

Cole knew what the first MRI on his elbow showed when he met with writers in the Yankees clubhouse Saturday morning, and while he didn’t admit it showed a UCL tear, his words and voice screamed fear that his season could be over in March.

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Yankees World Series Odds Take Big Hit After Gerrit Cole Tommy John News

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole's 2025 season may be over before it started. And oddsmakers have moved the Yankees' odds to win the World Series this season as a result.

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Yankees GM Brian Cashman 'prepared for the worst' with Gerrit Cole's elbow issue

"[I’m] prepared for the worst," general manager Brian Cashman told the New York Post and Newsday on Sunday. Cole experienced discomfort in his throwing elbow after his second spring training start, a brutal outing against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, and serious concern has swirled around the team’s ace since then

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Alert in Yankees! Gerrit Cole would have to undergo Tommy John surgery and would miss the entire season

New York Yankees star pitcher Gerrit Cole has been dealing with pain in his throwing elbow for much of the offseason. After initial evaluations, the right-hander was sent for an MR

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Gerrit Cole Reportedly Has Been Advised to Undergo Tommy John Surgery - Bleacher Nation

If Cole has to have surgery for his elbow injury, that'll be it for his season.

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The Yankees' Worst Fears Are Now Confirmed, Gerrit Cole Needs Tommy John Surgery

Sarah Stier. Getty Images.Sports are incredibly stupid. You wait a whole offseason just to get excited about your favorite team for a few weeks before games start up again only for it all to get snat...

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Trade Proposal Nets Yankees Highly Coveted Ace to Replace Gerrit Cole

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole could miss the 2025 season. Cole has been on the 60-day injured list with an elbow injury. The Yankees are waiting for a second opinion on Cole's elbow. The 2023 Cy Young Award winner has a career record of 153-80 with a 3.18 ERA.

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Yankees Ace Gerrit Cole Reportedly Recommended To Have Tommy John Surgery

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has been dealing with elbow soreness in his pitching elbow for a chunk of the offseason. After the initial evaluations, the righty was sent in to have an MRI. While awaiting the results of the MRI, general manager Brian Cashman admitted he was preparing for the worst.

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Gerrit Cole Reportedly Seeking Second Opinion After Tommy John Surgery Recommendation

Gerrit Cole reportedly received a recommendation to undergo Tommy John surgery. Cole is reportedly seeking a second opinion before any decisions are made. The Yankees are already dealing with a number of injuries, including Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge. Cole opted out of his contract during the offseason before re-signing with the Yankees.

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Yankees’ Gerrit Cole told to have Tommy John surgery, waiting for second opinion: Source

New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole is facing the possibility of Tommy John Surgery. The procedure typically requires a recovery time of 12 to 18 months. Cole is seeking a second opinion, though he could still be facing an extended absence even if he attempts to rehab the injury instead of undergoing surgery.

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Report: Yankees' Gerrit Cole Recommended for Tommy John Surgery on Elbow Injury

New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole has been diagnosed with an elbow injury. The team is waiting for a second opinion to confirm the diagnosis. This is the second year in a row that Cole has had to miss time with an injury. He made just 17 starts last season due to the injury.

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New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole recommended to have Tommy John surgery

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has been recommended to have Tommy John surgery, according to The Athletic's Jim Bowden. The team is waiting for a second opinion to confirm treatment options on the righty's sore right elbow. Cole, 34, has pitched six innings in two starts this spring.

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This emergency Yankees-Padres trade would replace Gerrit Cole with a new ace

The New York Yankees could be looking at some very bad news in regards to their ace, Gerrit Cole. Cole had been struggling with elbow soreness and the team has sent him in for further testing. The Yankees are reportedly preparing for the worst as they await a second opinion. The initial diagnosis would call for Tommy John surgery.

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Yankees' Gerrit Cole gets surgery recommendation, but there's a catch

The New York Yankees are defending their American League title without Juan Soto. The Bombers made some additions but knew they needed great health to have a great season. If Cole does need Tommy John, this is a bizarre end to the last year for the Yankees' ace.

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Report: Gerrit Cole recommended to have Tommy John surgery

Gerrit Cole underwent testing on his right elbow after having a bad outing in spring training on Thursday. MLB reporter Jim Bowden reported that Cole has received a recommendation to get Tommy John surgery. Cole similarly dealt with an elbow issue during spring training in 2024. He was able to avoid surgery last season, but the recovery kept him on the injury list for the Yankees’ first 75 games.

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