New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole took a big step Tuesday, facing hitters in a live bullpen session at Yankee Stadium for the first time since suffering an elbow injury during spring training.
This is a big step in Cole's throwing program. He's been progressing steadily over the last month and is targeting a return in the middle of June if all things go accordingly.
There will be more bullpens to come for Cole, but this was the biggest step yet for the Yankees' ace.
Gerrit Cole injury: Videos, news updates from live bullpen
Full pinstripes!
Starting off with a fly out
Cole gets Jahmai Jones looking
Another view from the visitor's dugout
20 pitches for Gerrit Cole ends it
Another alternate view
Touched 96 with his fastball
Won't rule out June return
Gerrit Cole's next bullpen
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