By Joiner Martínez
Mar 29, 2024, 8:11 PM EDT
The New York Yankees placed right-handed starter Gerrit Cole on the 60-day disabled list due to elbow inflammation.
After being diagnosed with elbow inflammation, Cole said he wouldn’t pitch for three or four weeks, that nerve irritation and edema were the source of his problem, and that rest and recovery were the prescription.
But after the start of the MLB season, Cole himself told journalist Jon Heyman that he hopes to be reactivated on June 1, or the following dates.
At the time of his physical mishap, the former Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Astros had barely made one appearance in the exhibition games, which was 2.0 innings.
The right-hander is in his fifth year of a contract worth nine and $324 million dollars with the currency of the Bronx, which is obliged to qualify for the postseason in 2024 and fight to reach the World Series.
Gifts from Gerrit Cole after winning the Cy Young
Cole once again demonstrated his generosity and appreciation towards his teammates by gifting a luxury watch to each of those who helped him the most on his path to winning the Cy Young Award in 2023, awarded to the best pitcher in the American League. .
The 2023 season was exceptional for Gerrit Cole, who achieved a record of 20 wins and only 5 losses, with an ERA of 2.71.
His performance on the mound was dominant, standing out for his control and precision in each pitch. Cole became an undisputed leader for the Yankees, inspiring his teammates with his work ethic and commitment to excellence.
As a sign of his gratitude to those who supported him on his path to the Cy Young award, Cole decided to give “the teammates who helped him the most to win the award” a luxury watch as a symbol of appreciation and camaraderie.
This gesture not only demonstrates Cole’s generosity, but also the deep connection that exists between members of the New York Yankees team.
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