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Gerrit Cole Hits 96.9 MPH In First Live BP Since Tommy John Surgery

Before live BP on Friday, Cole paused behind the mound, then fired 20 pitches at Steinbrenner Field. He faced Trent Grisham, Aaron Judge and Jasson Domínguez, fanning Grisham at 95 and touching 96.9 mph. Pitching coach Matt Blake said, “Thought he was sharp… Good life.” Yankees hope the 2023 AL Cy Young winner returns from Tommy John rehab by May.