New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone informed reporters, including Chris Kirschner of The Athletic, that right-hander Gerrit Cole will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start for the club on Friday, May 22, 2026. This will be his first start in the major leagues this season.
Cole, 35, had been sidelined with right elbow inflammation, an issue that has plagued him in recent years. He last pitched in a regular-season game on September 29, 2025, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to MLB.com.
The Yankees are currently in first place in the American League East with a 28-18 record as of May 20, 2026. Cole's return is expected to bolster a rotation that has been led by Carlos RodΓ³n and Nestor Cortes this season.
