New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will miss the entire 2025 MLB season after undergoing Tommy John surgery with internal bracing. Cole expressed determination to return stronger and help the team win a World Series championship. The Yankees rotation will also be without Luis Gil, and potentially Giancarlo Stanton, due to injuries. Cole, coming off a Cy Young Award-winning season in 2023, faced setbacks in 2024 and now looks towards rehabilitation for a comeback. In five seasons with the Yankees, he has a 3.12 ERA and a 4.95 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Tommy John surgery will keep him out until 2026, impacting his Hall of Fame chances. Gil and Warren are key players for the Yankees in his absence. Warren has shown promise but struggled in his MLB debut last season.
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In the latest playing time changes for pitchers, the Rangers are adjusting their rotation due to injuries to Jon Gray and Cody Bradford. Significant adjustments include AJ Smith-Shawver potentially returning to the majors soon, Jack Leiter's successful pitch mix despite control issues, and Adrian Houser moving up in the rotation due to increased velocity and Gray's injury. Additionally, RP changes involve Omar Cruz being optioned to AAA and Evan Reifert facing challenges making the team...
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