Yankees Pitchers Cole and Rodón Complete Recent Throwing Sessions Amid Recoveries
New York Yankees pitchers Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón each completed multi-inning throwing sessions this week as they recover from injuries. Cole threw 42 pitches over three innings in a simulated game on Sunday, while Rodón pitched three innings over 50 pitches in live batting practice on Monday. Both are expected to pitch again in five days, according to manager Aaron Boone.
thatlostdog-- on Flickr (Original version) 佾珜 (Crop) / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)# Yankees Pitchers Cole and Rodón Complete Recent Throwing Sessions Amid Recoveries New York Yankees pitchers Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón progressed in their injury recoveries with recent throwing sessions. Gerrit Cole threw 42 pitches over three approximated innings during a simulated game on Sunday in Hudson Valley.
Carlos Rodón completed three innings over 50 pitches during a live batting practice on Monday in The Bronx.
Stamina was good during Gerrit Cole's simulated game, according to Cole. After his session, Carlos Rodón ran sprints in the outfield. Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón are expected to pitch again in five days, Yankees manager Aaron Boone stated.
Uncertainty on Next Steps for Cole and Rodón The Yankees had not decided whether the next pitching session for Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón would be another simulated session or the start of rehab assignments through the minors.
This follows their recent activities on Sunday and Monday.
Background on Cole's Tommy John Surgery Gerrit Cole underwent Tommy John surgery in March 2025.
His simulated game on Sunday marked a step in his recovery from the procedure.
Rodón's Recent Hamstring Setback Carlos Rodón felt tightness in a hamstring two weeks ago.
The Yankees paused Carlos Rodón's progression after he felt hamstring tightness two weeks ago. His live batting practice on Monday and subsequent sprints indicate a resumption of activity.
Additional Yankees Pitching Context Luis Gil began his year in the minors.
Story Timeline
5 events- 2026-04-13
Carlos Rodón completed three innings over 50 pitches in live batting practice and ran sprints
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Gerrit Cole threw 42 pitches over three innings in simulated game
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Carlos Rodón felt hamstring tightness, pausing progression
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Gerrit Cole underwent Tommy John surgery
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Luis Gil began his year in the minors
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Potential Impact
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Gil's minor league start provides immediate pitching option while veterans recover
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Rodón's hamstring recovery resumption reduces risk of prolonged absence from mound
- 03
Potential earlier return of Cole to Yankees rotation strengthens starting pitching depth
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Undecided next steps may delay full rehab integration into minor league games
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