The New York Yankees can breathe a sigh of relief about pitching staff ace and reigning AL Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole.
The New York Post reports that after several consultations and an MRI, Cole’s ulnar collateral ligament is intact and he will not need Tommy John surgery. He will instead opt for a month or two of “rest and other conservative treatments.”
However, there is still enough concern over Cole’s UCL that he will fly to Los Angeles to meet renowned surgeon Dr. Neil ElAttrache. We can probably now pencil in Carlos Rodon and his renewed velocity for Opening Day in Houston on March 29.