Earlier this week, the Yankees announced that starting pitcher Gerrit Cole would undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire season. 
The ace pitcher of the Yankees rotation was experiencing pain in his right elbow, which was a negative indication. Cole went in for assessment and was initially recommended for the procedure. The pitcher and management sought a second opinion, which confirmed his need for the surgery that took place yesterday in Los Angeles. 
The right-hander will have his ulnar collateral ligament fixed and will miss the rest of the year to recover. The recovery process takes between 12-18 months depending on the severity of the tear and the rehab timeline. On a fast track, Cole could be ready to start his process around this time in 2026, but that is pushing it. 
The ace-righty, Cole, captioned in his latest Instagram post, “I have a lot left to give, and I’m fully committed to the work ahead. I’ll attack my rehab every day and support the 2025 Yankees each step of the way”. 

Gerrit Cole undergoes Tommy John surgery

Facing Gerrit Cole is not something most hitters look forward to. The 2023 version of Cole led the league in WAR at 7.4, win-loss percentage at .789 (15-4 record), 2.63 ERA, 33 games started, two shut-outs, 209 innings pitched, and a 0.981 WHIP. 
Cole has strong-armed the Blue Jays lineup over the years. From 2014 to 2024, the Yankees ace has gone 9-2 with a .818 win-loss percentage and a 2.75 ERA against Toronto. He’s started 18 games with 111 and 1 / 3 innings, striking out 108 and walking only 20.