New York Yankees star pitcher Gerrit Cole is finally ready to make his debut in the 2024 season. He will be taking the mound against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, facing a tough challenge as the Orioles have the second-best record in the American League this season.
Cole has been sidelined due to nerve irritation and edema in his pitching elbow, but after going through rehab and some impressive starts in the minor leagues, he is set to rejoin the Yankees’ rotation. In his three minor league starts, Cole showed his dominance by striking out 19 batters and only allowing one earned run over 12.1 innings.
The Yankees have been thriving in Cole’s absence, with Luis Gil stepping up as the team’s ace and leading the American League with a 2.03 ERA. The addition of pitchers like Carlos Rodon and Marcus Stroman, along with the solid performances by Nestor Cortes, Clarke Schmidt, and Cody Poteet, have made the Yankees’ rotation one of the best in baseball.
With Cole back in the mix, the Yankees are hoping to continue their success and build momentum heading into the All-Star break. Cole, who won the American League Cy Young Award last season, will be looking to pick up where he left off and help lead the Yankees to another postseason run.
The series against the Orioles is highly anticipated, as both teams are at the top of their game this season. The Yankees will be looking to get some divisional revenge after dropping two of three games to the Boston Red Sox in their first meeting of the season.
Overall, the return of Gerrit Cole is a welcome sight for the Yankees and their fans, as they gear up for a crucial series against a tough opponent. Cole’s presence in the rotation is sure to give the team a boost as they continue their quest for another postseason appearance.