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Gerrit Cole Shines in Comeback After Tommy John Surgery

3/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Gerrit Cole of the New York Yankees returned to the mound on March 18, 2026, after more than a year recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Cole pitched one scoreless inning and allowed two hits, averaging 97.1 mph.
Boone praised Cole's sharpness and command.
He aims to throw two innings in his next outing.
He will not travel with the Yankees for their upcoming road trip.

History

Historical Context

In 1974, Dr. Frank Jobe performed the first ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, known as Tommy John surgery, on pitcher Tommy John, who later returned to win 164 games post-surgery. By 2020, over 25,000 such surgeries had been conducted, revolutionizing sports medicine and enabling many athletes, like Gerrit Cole, to extend their careers and enhance performance in professional baseball.

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Story summary

Gerrit Cole of the New York Yankees returned to the mound on March 18, 2026, after more than a year recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Cole pitched one scoreless inning and allowed two hits, averaging 97.1 mph.
Boone praised Cole's sharpness and command.
He aims to throw two innings in his next outing.
He will not travel with the Yankees for their upcoming road trip.

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