Gerrit Cole, the New York Yankees ace suffering from elbow nerve inflammation injury, finally rejoined the starting rotation on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles. Cole was under two months long rehab, which included countless live sessions and finally a three-game rehab assignment.
With a reigning AL CY Young pitcher, the New York Yankees had to be extra careful, and hence, they delayed Gerrit Cole’s return until the medical team was completely satisfied with his fitness. Having said that, on his much-awaited debut day at Yankee Stadium, Cole shared a cute and adorable moment with his elder son, Caden Cole.
Caden Cole’s Excitement On His Dad’s Season Debut Spread Smiles
After two months, countless throwing sessions, live sessions, and a three-game rehab assignment, ace and reigning AL CY Young pitcher Gerrit Cole made his season for the New York Yankees on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles. Cole missed the start of the MLB season with an elbow nerve inflammation injury, and Yanks purposely delayed his rehab program to avoid risks of further aggravation. And Cole, on his part, was extremely patient. He is a fiercely competitive guy who was itching to rejoin his team in one of the best stretches of the season. Nonetheless, the ace was rewarded for his patience on Wednesday as he debuted against the Orioles. However, ahead of the much-awaited debut, Cole’s wholesome moment with son Caden Cole was caught on camera.
Gerrit Cole got married to Brandon Crawford’s sister, Amy, in 2016, and the couple was blessed with two kids, Caden and Everett. Caden Cole has been his dad’s biggest fan, and Amy often accompanies him to ballparks to cheer for Gerrit. On Wednesday, Caden turned up to the Yankee Stadium in his mini pinstripe uniform to cheer for his dad. It was Gerrit’s season debut, and Caden, who is now at an age where he understands most things, couldn’t control his excitement. He jumped into the stands and Gerrit couldn’t help but notice and acknowledge his son’s euphoria. As the Yankees ace nodded at Caden, the kid waved happily to his dad and sent his best wishes. The adorable moment was caught on camera, and the fans showered nothing but love for the cute father-son duo.
Yankees Fans Greets Gerrit Cole With Standing Ovation On Season Debut
Gerrit Cole is a star in the Bronx for the kind of performance he has given as a New York Yankees ace. He won the AL CY Young Pitcher Award last season despite his team not moving forward into the postseason. While the start of the year 2024 was tough due to an elbow injury, Cole weathered the storm to make his season debut on Wednesday.
A sea of fans at the Yankee Stadium gave a standing ovation to Gerrit Cole as he made his way up to the mound for the first time this year in pinstripes. Cole didn’t disappoint the Yankees fans as he pitched as many as 4 innings and allowed 2 earned runs while striking out five hitters.
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