New York Yankees ace and reigning AL Cy Young winner, Gerrit Cole, is sidelined due to an elbow issue but has avoided the worst-case scenario of needing Tommy John surgery, with Dr. Neal ElAttrache agreeing with this assessment. Initial reports suggest Cole could be out for 10-12 weeks, with the possibility of returning to the mound around late May or June. The Yankees are currently exploring options for rotation reinforcements and assessing their depth, as Cole's absence leaves a significant gap in their lineup. The situation has improved the odds for the Yankees' AL East rivals, including the Blue Jays, as New York is no longer the favorite to win the division. Medical opinions, including those from Dr. Stephen O'Brien and Dr. ElAttrache, have confirmed that Cole does not have a UCL tear, allowing him to focus on rest and rehabilitation. Despite the optimistic outlook, there remains uncertainty regarding Cole's exact return date and the Yankees' ability to maintain competitive depth in his absence.
Yankees relieved Gerrit Cole doesn’t need surgery: ‘Great news’ https://t.co/w34bz5KjIL https://t.co/u1ZP9Daj6u
Relief, yes, that Cole doesn’t appear to need surgery at the moment. But that doesn’t mean the Yankees’ organization is relieved. “What if he can’t pick up a ball three weeks from now, a month from now? We still really don’t know exactly what the hell we’re dealing with.” https://t.co/IBRFrezUUw
The Yankees have some relief about Gerrit Cole, but many questions remain | @eboland11 https://t.co/0zMv3b9gHP
The latest on Gerrit Cole's injury from @Jake_Mintz & @j_shusterman_ ⬇️ https://t.co/8Gx3cjO80g
Yankees got good news on Gerrit Cole last night but they will be cautious with the best pitcher in the game. Here we discuss what else the Yanks need to do. (Plus a little Mets talk) https://t.co/XnctzIWVBI
"I think they would sign up for two months into the season. June 1st, Gerrit Cole gets the ball" @JonHeyman gives the latest on when the Yankees could expect Gerrit Cole to make his return Watch the new episode of Around the Bases here ➡️ https://t.co/oz8QZIstH2 https://t.co/4Jwn6mHAnj
Gerrit Cole will be out for much of the first-half of the season. How will this effect the #Yankees playoff chances? "They're gonna hit" says @FlavaFraz21 ▶️ https://t.co/PCkCvORPCO https://t.co/WHW9APntNO
Gerrit Cole won't need surgery, but his healthy and capable return could determine the Yankees' 2024 success. What are their options in the meantime? ✍️@DeeshaThosar
Yankees' Gerrit Cole won't need Tommy John surgery, source says https://t.co/BAaqBQsVdu https://t.co/cAJzCoQ3MS
Column for https://t.co/HXLkX5MaC9: Much uncertainty looms for Cole, even w/good news from ElAttrache. If Yanks are truly all-in they should take advantage of the fortunate Snell/Montgomery availability and sign one, luxury tax be damned. https://t.co/mj9TvGTbb7
To portray the Yankees as somehow in a celebratory state re Cole wildly overstates things. The org is glad (obviously) there’s no surgery for now but A LOT of concern exists because of the uncertainty of when he’ll actually return & if there’s enough realistic MLB-caliber depth
https://t.co/mc5DSsza5t. Cy of relief: Yankees get good news on Cole, he can rest, rehab and re-ramp. May miss only 1-2 months of season. With @MarkWSanchez
Yankees’ Gerrit Cole Expected to Avoid Tommy John Surgery, per Report https://t.co/rYSRoaLXu2
Given the circumstances, this is the best possible news for the Yankees. Gerrit Cole could be back in late May or sometime in June: https://t.co/xNeeNRmjGv
Gerrit Cole will avoid elbow surgery -- at least for now -- and could be back on the Yankee Stadium mound around June https://t.co/6f01cqFHIp https://t.co/xIPdli6dbe
NEWS: New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole won’t immediately need Tommy John surgery and instead, will rest and rehabilitate his injured right elbow, a source tells The Athletic. More details from @BrendanKutyNJ & @ChrisKirschner 🔗 https://t.co/XE7lnMMFh8
Gerrit Cole does NOT need Tommy John surgery as of now, per @JonHeyman. A huge win for the Yankees. https://t.co/8EPVnoWcSl
Report: Cole likely out 10-12 weeks, doesn't need Tommy John https://t.co/zriZwjOYC6
Yankees appear to have avoided a worst-case scenario with Gerrit Cole — via @JonHeyman, Dr. ElAttrache agrees with Yankees doctors that the reigning AL Cy Young winner does not have a UCL tear — but their depth is lacking. https://t.co/GyIhCMJrXX
It appears the Yankees and Gerrit Cole have dodged a bullet https://t.co/APVkbTNHjA
"He's going to need to fix this" Dr. Stephen O'Brien, an orthopedic surgeon, shares his opinion on the health of Yankees ace Gerrit Cole. https://t.co/g7aJVGIZF1
The odds improve for the Blue Jays and AL East rivals with injury to Yankees ace Gerrit Cole. With the Cy Young winner set to miss a month or two or more, New York is no longer the trendy pick to win the division. https://t.co/A3ByfQPkV8
The #Yankees are gathering info on Cole's elbow and possible rotation reinforcements. https://t.co/KaFVU8aACK https://t.co/zuc8vwG9h2
Gerrit Cole update - New York Yankees ace sidelined for significant time https://t.co/URxodPnUr3 https://t.co/Jnd3WYoN3r
new @fangraphs: a look at the still-evolving Gerrit Cole situation and the Yankees' thin rotation https://t.co/GyIhCMJrXX
The Yankees Are in a Precarious Spot After Losing Gerrit Cole https://t.co/XsYXOPsrxY