Gerrit Cole Makes Emotional Admission Ahead of Long-Awaited Return to Action for Yankees

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Gerrit Cole Makes Emotional Admission Ahead of Long-Awaited Return to Action for Yankees

Cole is scheduled to make his 2026 season debut on Friday against the Rays, his first MLB start since Game 5 of the 2024 World Series. The 6-time All-Star had been unavailable after he underwent Tommy John surgery in March 2025. "I've missed it quite a lot. There's been some blessings along the way as well," Cole said.

By Ankit Sharma

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