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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 30: Starting pitcher Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees pitches during the first inning of Game Five of the 2024 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium on October 30, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

On Monday night, the New York Yankees will start their series (in Seattle) with the Mariners.

They are coming off a sweep over the San Francisco Giants (in California).

New York Yankees Announce Gerrit Cole Update

GettyGerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees leaves the game in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game One of the 2024 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Before the Yankees play the Mariners, Aaron Boone announced several injury updates (including one on Cole).

Gary Phillips of New York Daily News wrote: “Aaron Boone said Gerrit Cole has a one-inning live BP in a couple days. Carlos Rodón tossed a 50-pitch live BP yesterday. Anthony Volpe remains set to face live pitching this week.”

GettyGerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees speaks during a press conference on workout day ahead of Game 1 of the 2024 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 24, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Cole last pitched during the 2024 season when he went 8-5 with a 3.41 ERA in 17 games.

He is in his seventh season as a member of the Yankees.

SNY wrote (on March 18): “Gerrit Cole pitched a scoreless inning in his spring debut as the Yankees beat the Red Sox.”

Cole’s MLB Career

GettyNew York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) pitches in the sixth inning. Game 5 of the World Series against the Yankees at Yankees Stadium in New York City Wednesday, October 30 2024.

Cole was the first pick in the 2011 MLB Draft.

He spent the first five years of his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Following the Pirates, Cole had a two-year stint with the Houston Astros.

GettyGerrit Cole #45 of the Houston Astros delivers the pitch during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game Two of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park on October 14, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Cole has made the All-Star Game in three of the five seasons he has played for New York.

He helped lead the Astros to the World Series (in 2018) and Yankees (in 2024).

Talkin’ Baseball wrote (on October 10, 2025): “Tarik Skubal, Gerrit Cole and Bob Gibson are the only players in MLB history with 13+ strikeouts in two postseason games”

GettyGerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees pitches in the ninth inning of their MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on September 27, 2023 in Toronto, Canada.

Looking At The Yankees

GettyAaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on during the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres at Yankee Stadium on May 05, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Padres won 4-3.

The Yankees looked excellent in their first three games against the Giants.

They allowed just one run in the entire series.

Getting Cole back in action would only boost arguably the best pitching staff in the American League.

GettyGerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees reacts during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on August 4, 2024 in New York City.

Following Seattle, the Yankees will head home to host the Miami Marlins on April 3.

They are coming off a season where they lost to the Blue Jays in the ALDS.

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. 

He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar

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