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TAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 28: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees throws a warm up pitch in the second inning during a spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 28, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Pho<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

NEW YORK<\/strong> – New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole will undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, ending his 2024 season.<\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

The Yankees announced that Cole, 34, will have surgery on Tuesday after experiencing discomfort following his second spring training outing last Thursday. He was examined Monday by Dr. Neal ElAttrache at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles. ElAttrache, who serves as the Dodgers\u2019 head team physician, will perform the procedure.<\/p>\n

“This isn\u2019t the news any athlete wants to hear, but it\u2019s the necessary next step for my career,” Cole said in a statement. “I have a lot left to give, and I\u2019m fully committed to the work ahead. I\u2019ll attack my rehab every day and support the 2025 Yankees each step of the way. \u2026 I can\u2019t wait to be back on the mound \u2014 stronger than ever.”<\/p>\n

The backstory:<\/p>\n

Cole has been a dominant force in the Yankees\u2019 rotation since signing a nine-year, $324 million contract before the 2020 season. He won the 2023 AL Cy Young Award after posting an 8-5 record with a 3.41 ERA in 17 starts. However, last season, he didn\u2019t make his first start until June 19 due to nerve irritation and edema in his right elbow. He finished the year strong, going 1-0 with a 2.17 ERA in five postseason starts.<\/p>\n

The other side:<\/p>\n

Despite losing their ace, Yankees manager Aaron Boone remains confident in the team\u2019s ability to adapt.<\/p>\n

“You’ve got to be able to handle it and deal with it and maneuver,” Boone told the YES Network. “It’s not a death sentence for us by any means, so it\u2019s an opportunity for someone else. \u2026 The reality is Gerrit still has a lot of pitching in front of him in his career and pitching with the Yankees, and we want that to be as successful as it\u2019s been already.”<\/p>\n

What’s next:<\/p>\n

With Cole out, the Yankees will need to adjust their pitching rotation. Max Fried now leads a staff that includes Carlos Rod\u00f3n, Clarke Schmidt, and Marcus Stroman. The team is considering Will Warren and Carlos Carrasco as potential fifth starter options.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the Yankees are dealing with other injuries. AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil will be sidelined for at least three months due to a strained lat muscle. Designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is out indefinitely with tendon pain in both elbows, and infielder DJ LeMahieu is recovering from a calf strain.<\/p>\n

The Source:<\/b> This article was written using information from The Associated Press.<\/p>\n

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