The Yankees’ star pitcher Gerrit Cole will miss the entire 2025 season due to Tommy John surgery. Cole’s recovery timeline is 12-18 months, with a potential return in 2026. His absence leaves a significant gap in the rotation, as Cole was a dominant force in 2023, leading the league in several key statistics.
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The New York Yankees have received a major blow as their star pitcher Gerrit Cole will miss the entire 2025 season due to Tommy John surgery. Cole had been experiencing pain in his right elbow, which led to an initial recommendation for the procedure. Seeking a second opinion, the diagnosis was confirmed, and the surgery took place in Los Angeles.
The right-hander will undergo a lengthy recovery process, which typically lasts between 12-18 months. On an accelerated timeline, Cole could potentially return around this time in 2026, though that remains uncertain. Cole expressed his commitment to his rehab and support for the Yankees in an Instagram post, stating, “I have a lot left to give, and I’m fully committed to the work ahead. I’ll attack my rehab every day and support the 2025 Yankees each step of the way.”
Cole’s absence will be felt both on and off the field. In 2023, he led the league in WAR at 7.4, win-loss percentage at .789 (15-4 record), 2.63 ERA, 33 games started, two shut-outs, 209 innings pitched, and a 0.981 WHIP. Against the Blue Jays, Cole has been particularly dominant, posting a 9-2 record with a .818 win-loss percentage and a 2.75 ERA over 18 starts from 2014 to 2024. He has struck out 108 batters and walked only 20 in 111 1/3 innings.
The Yankees will need to find a way to fill the void left by Cole’s absence, as they prepare for the challenges of the 2025 season without their star pitcher.
