On Thursday night, the New York Yankees finished their series with the Chicago White Sox.
After winning the first two games, they lost by a score of 5-1.
New York Yankees Announce Gerrit Cole Decision
GettyGerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on June 09, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Yankees will now open up a series with the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night in the Bronx.
They have announced that Gerrit Cole will start on Sunday.
Chris Kirschner of The Athletic wrote: “Yankees vs. Reds probable pitchers: Friday: Cam Schlittler vs. Rhett Lowder (3-3, 4.60 ERA, 37 SO) Saturday: Will Warren vs. Andrew Abbott (4-4, 3.95 ERA, 58 SO) Sunday: Gerrit Cole vs. Chase Burns (8-1, 2.01 ERA, 95 SO)”
Friday: Cam Schlittler vs. Rhett Lowder (3-3, 4.60 ERA, 37 SO)
Saturday: Will Warren vs. Andrew Abbott (4-4, 3.95 ERA, 58 SO)
Sunday: Gerrit Cole vs. Chase Burns (8-1, 2.01 ERA, 95 SO)
Cole had been out since the 2024 season (and made his return in May).
Right now, the former Cy Young Award winner is 2-1 with a 2.57 ERA in five games.
Social Media Reacts To Pitchers For Reds Series
GettyGerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees pitches during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on May 22, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Here’s what people were saying:
@NY647764: “gotta sweep this series after dropping an easy game against the sox tn”
@TheJearBear28: “Now THIS is a series we gotta sweep. Reds have been in a bit of a free fall. Burns’s will be tough though.”
@JetsTakes: “Marquee matchup Sunday”
@AlHinton23: “Sunday looks fun”
GettyGerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees reacts after giving up a run during the sixth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Yankee Stadium on June 03, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Cole has also spent time with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Astros over 13 MLB seasons.
So far, he has looked like himself despite the long absence.
Yankees Right Now
GettyManager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on during the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on May 19, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
The Yankees are at the top of the American League East with a 45-28 record in 73 games.
They have gone 8-2 over their last ten games (and are 21-13 in 34 games at home).
Following three games with the Reds, the Yankees will visit the Detroit Tigers on Monday night in Michigan.
Reds Right Now
GettyManager Terry Francona #77 of the Cincinnati Reds looks on from the dugout during the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins at Great American Ball Park on July 08, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Reds come into the series as the last-place team in the National League Central with a 35-38 record in 73 games.
They are 4-6 over their last ten games (and 16-19 in 27 games on the road).
New York Yankees Announce Gerrit Cole Decision Before Reds Series