Gerrit Cole Scratched With Body Fatigue
4 months agoNew York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole has been scratched from his start on Tuesday against the hosting Philadelphia Phillies due to general body fatigue. Right-hander Will Warren will make the start in his place. Cole got a late start to the 2024 season due to a right-elbow injury and has made only seven starts, so the Yankees aren't going to take any chances with their ace. The 33-year-old veteran surrendered six runs on eight hits (three homers) in 5 2/3 innings in a loss in his last outing last Wednesday against the crosstown-rival New York Mets, too. The former first overall pick has had a tough go of it in 2024 after getting a late start, posting a 5.40 ERA and 1.46 WHIP with 38 strikeouts and 12 walks in 35 innings pitched. Fantasy managers have to hope this little break can get the six-time All-Star back on track to close out the year. UPDATE: Cole said he doesn't expect to go on the injured list. It's not an arm issue, but he just wasn't recovering well in between his last start. Cole expects to start this weekend and isn't scheduled for any tests.
Source: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch
Source: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch