Yankees Ace Gerrit Cole's Injury Update
Cole's Injury Revealed
Reigning AL Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole revealed on Saturday that he is dealing with nerve inflammation and edema in his shoulder. This injury has prevented him from pitching this season. Cole told reporters that he first felt pain in his shoulder during spring training. He made just one start before the injury forced him to halt his training.
Cole's Injury History
Cole is a six-time All-Star and won the AL Cy Young Award last season after going 15-4 in 33 starts. He has a career record of 165-85 with a 3.22 ERA. Cole has a history of shoulder injuries. In 2018, he missed two months of the season with a right shoulder strain.
Cole's Return Timeline
Cole is still eyeing a June return to the Yankees' rotation. He pitched 3 1/3 shutout innings for Double-A Somerset on Tuesday night as part of his rehab process.
Conclusion
Gerrit Cole's injury is a significant setback for the Yankees. He is one of the best pitchers in baseball and his absence will be felt in the team's rotation. However, the Yankees are confident that he will be able to return and help them compete for a World Series championship.
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