New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole made his first rehab appearance for the Double-A Somerset Patriots on Tuesday as he attempts to return from nerve irritation and edema in his right elbow, throwing 3.1 scoreless innings with just two hits and no walks.
And he believes his return to the big leagues is nearing.
"Definitely close," he told reporters. "I'm not sure how many more we need, but definitely closer rather than farther away. It should be right around the corner here."
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