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Yankees' Pitching Rotation Faces Injuries Ahead of 2026 Season

2/11/2026

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Gerrit Cole (Yankees pitcher), Carlos Rodón (Yankees pitcher), and Clarke Schmidt (Yankees pitcher) will miss the start of the 2026 season due to injuries.
Manager Aaron Boone said the opening rotation will be led by Fried, Schlittler, Warren, Weathers, and Gil.
Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón are projected to return by late May or June 2026.
Analysts say that if the injured pitchers return healthy, the Yankees could have a strong postseason rotation.

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Gerrit Cole (Yankees pitcher), Carlos Rodón (Yankees pitcher), and Clarke Schmidt (Yankees pitcher) will miss the start of the 2026 season due to injuries.
Manager Aaron Boone said the opening rotation will be led by Fried, Schlittler, Warren, Weathers, and Gil.
Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón are projected to return by late May or June 2026.
Analysts say that if the injured pitchers return healthy, the Yankees could have a strong postseason rotation.