# Yankees Set Cole for ALDS Game 1

> Gerrit Cole starts ALDS Game 1 against Rays after surgery recovery.
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- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Gerrit Cole will start Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays following his recovery from Tommy John surgery.