On Wednesday, the New York Yankees are finishing up their series with the Rangers in Texas.
They will look to go for the sweep, as they have won each of the first two games.
Before Wednesday’s game, the Yankees announced an update on Gerrit Cole.
They wrote (via X): “Today, the Yankees transferred the rehab assignment of RHP Gerrit Cole from High-A Hudson Valley to Double-A Somerset.”
Social Media Reacts To Gerrit Cole’s Performance
Cole pitched 5.2 innings, allowing three hits and three earned runs with three strikeouts.
Here’s what people were saying about his performance:
@mashmore98: “Gerrit Cole touched 96 once in a 1-2-3 second. Six up, six down.”
@SarahAnnRhoades: “Gerrit Cole is nothing more than a number 4 starter now. Can’t throw harder than 94-95 anymore. Won’t get it done.”
@Chris_NYY28: “Gerrit Cole at 60 pitches in a rehab start. Getting closer and closer to his Bronx return.”
@ChickenParmLou: “Gerrit Cole rehabbing in Game 2 of Somerset’s DH this afternoon – 5.2 IP (60 pitches), 3 R, 3 H, 3 K. 2 of the 3 hits were HR, but he retired 11 in a row to start. Possible he’s back around 5/15? His next start would be Tuesday, then next Sunday, which will be 80-90 pitches.”
@gregp_j: “Gerrit Cole is done after 60 pitches in Somerset, his final one a 95 mph fastball in the 6th. Final line on his 3rd rehab start: 5.2 innings, 3 hits, 3 runs, 0 walks, 3 strikeouts, 60 pitches, 45 strikes.”
The @Yankees ace fanned 3 over 5 2/3 innings and exited after 60 pitches (45 strikes) for the @SOMPatriots.
@PortlandSeaDogs: “Cy Young Award winners don’t scare Johanfran Garcia Garcia’s first Double-A homer is a BLAST off of Gerrit Cole in Somerset”
@yankscoverage27: “Gerrit Cole looks awesome through his first 3 innings in Somerset right now”
Cole missed all of last season.
Before the Yankees, he also had stints with the Houston Astros and Pittsburgh Pirates.
The 35-year-old is a former Cy Young winner and six-time MLB All-Star.
Yankees Right Now
The Yankees are at the top of the American League East with a 20-10 record in 30 games.
They are 12-5 in 17 games on the road.
After the Rangers, the Yankees are headed home to host the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night in the Bronx.
MLB World Reacts To Gerrit Cole’s Performance In Yankees Minor League Game