Yankees GM Brian Cashman 'prepared for the worst' with Gerrit Cole's elbow issue
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The New York Yankees organization feels the exact same about Gerrit Cole as the fan base does.
"[I’m] prepared for the worst," general manager Brian Cashman told the New York Post and Newsday on Sunday.
Cole experienced discomfort in his throwing elbow after his second spring training start, a brutal outing against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, and serious concern has swirled around the team’s ace since then.
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New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole pauses before taking the mound against the Minnesota Twins at George M. Steinbrenner Field. (Dave Nelson-Imagn Images)
Cole underwent tests and imaging on that right elbow on Friday, and he is currently seeking second opinions on it, which is never a good sign.
Manager Aaron Boone noted an update could come as early as Monday, but Cashman seems pessimistic about the situation.
"We will see how it plays out," he added. "I’m always wired to think the worst and hope for the best.
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"Obviously not what you want, but it’s ultimately part of our journey here in 2025."
Another key piece of the roster, Giancarlo Stanton, is also dealing with elbow injuries, as he’s trying to avoid season-ending surgery on his "severe" tennis elbow in both arms.
There’s currently no timeline for the 2024 postseason star, who noted that adjustments he made to his bat last season could be the cause of the tendinitis in both elbows.
As for Cole, the obvious worst-case scenario when it involves a throwing elbow for a pitcher is a UCL injury, which usually leads to Tommy