Gerrit Cole's Season Ends with Tommy John Surgery

The San Francisco Giants' top pitching prospect, Carson Whisenhunt, known for his elite changeup, will participate in the Spring Breakout event. Despite a challenging 2024 season in Triple-A, Whisenhunt's changeup remains his standout pitch, earning him a 70-grade rating, the highest among event participants. Meanwhile, New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole is set to undergo Tommy John surgery, which will keep him out for the season, marking a significant setback for the Yankees as they prepare to defend their American League pennant. Elsewhere in spring training, the Athletics and Rockies have surprisingly outperformed the Dodgers in the Cactus League, while the Blue Jays lead the Grapefruit League. Notably, Clay Holmes, a former Yankees closer, has impressed with a scoreless innings streak as he transitions back to a starting role.