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Yankees Set Cole for ALDS Game 1
Gerrit Cole starts ALDS Game 1 against Rays after surgery recovery.
In brief
Gerrit Cole starts ALDS Game 1 against Rays after surgery recovery. Gerrit Cole will start Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays following his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Originally reported by Mlb.
Cole's Summer Recovery
Gerrit Cole didn't pitch for most of last summer, lying awake pitching mentally against Yankees opponents.
ALDS Game 1 Announcement
Yankees officially named Gerrit Cole to start Game 1 of the American League Division Series against Rays.
Cole's Post-Surgery Stats
Recovering from Tommy John surgery in March 2025, Cole went 10-9 with a 3.61 ERA in 22 starts.
Manager's Decision
Manager Aaron Boone said Cole was the best choice to start Game 1 after Yankees swept Red Sox in Wild Card Series.
Rays' Right Hander
Rays' Drew Rasmussen has a 2.67 ERA and is a two-time All-Star.
Cole's Playoff History
Cole has pitched to a 2.93 ERA in 12 career playoff starts with Yankees.
What matters most
Gerrit Cole will start Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays following his recovery from Tommy John surgery.
