Gerrit Cole undergoes tests for elbow injury amid Yankees' injury concerns

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is facing a potential setback as he undergoes diagnostic tests on his pitching elbow following a spring training game where he allowed six runs in 2.2 innings against the Minnesota Twins. Cole described his condition as 'alarming' due to increasing soreness after his outing, and he awaits further opinions from medical experts. This situation echoes last year's spring training when Cole missed the first two months of the season due to elbow inflammation. The Yankees are already dealing with significant injuries, including Giancarlo Stanton's elbow tendinitis and Luis Gil's lat strain, impacting their pitching depth. Cole's performance last season included a 3.41 ERA over 17 regular-season starts and a standout postseason, culminating in a World Series appearance. The team is keenly awaiting updates on Cole's condition as losing him for an extended period could further strain their rotation.