Mar 21, 2021; Dunedin, Florida, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) pitches in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during spring training at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
For better or worse, New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole and catcher Kyle Higashioka remain a perfect match entering a 2021 season in which they will not be tethered together.
New York’s main objective at the catcher position in ’21 is properly evaluating Gary Sanchez, who has one more opportunity to show he deserves the starting job — and starting catcher money — for the next several years as extension conversations loom.