Gerrit Cole plans to start throwing in August after surgery

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole updated reporters on his recovery from Tommy John surgery, describing his progress since the March procedure that included UCL reconstruction and an internal brace. Although Cole has been able to shed his brace and regain some arm mobility, he emphasized that he will not pitch during the 2025 season and is targeting August to begin a throwing program if rehab goes as planned. Cole shared that the initial diagnosis was difficult, but spending more time with his family has been a positive aspect during his lengthy recovery. While he misses competing, he has focused on hitting small rehabilitation milestones and mentally visualizes pitching to stay sharp. The Yankees have struggled to fill the gap left by Cole, underscoring his value to the team. Cole has not set a firm date for his return, but the earliest potential comeback would be during the 2026 season.