New York Yankees right-handed pitcher and ace Gerrit Cole will miss the entire 2025 season after he undergoes Tommy John surgery on Tuesday, the team announced.
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This is a brutal blow for both Cole and the Yankees, as they were looking to get back to the World Series after losing in five games to the Los Angeles Dodgers last year.
With Cole out for the year, the Yankees need some help in the rotation — especially with reigning American League Rookie of the Year Luis Gil also out for the foreseeable future.