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Yankees Injury Update: Volpe to Start Rehab Assignment, Cole Nears Return

From Liberty Times · (2d ago) Chinese Positive tone

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • New York Yankees' shortstop Anthony Volpe is set to begin his rehab assignment on Tuesday.
  • Ace pitcher Gerrit Cole is also nearing a return, with a simulated game planned soon.
  • Both players have been sidelined by injuries, with Volpe recovering from shoulder surgery and Cole from Tommy John surgery.

Good news is on the horizon for New York Yankees fans as two key players, shortstop Anthony Volpe and ace pitcher Gerrit Cole, are progressing well in their respective injury recoveries. Volpe is scheduled to begin his rehabilitation assignment on Tuesday, marking a significant step towards his return to the lineup. The young shortstop, who endured a challenging season last year with a .212 batting average and a high strikeout rate, underwent surgery on his left shoulder during the offseason.

Volpe is expected to play 3 to 5 innings in his first game after receiving medical clearance.

— Aaron BooneDetailing Anthony Volpe's initial playing time during his rehab assignment.

Volpe is expected to join the Double-A affiliate and play between three to five innings in his first game. Manager Aaron Boone indicated that Volpe would likely play four games with the Double-A team this week, with his playing time gradually increasing, similar to a spring training progression. He has already accumulated over 50 at-bats and extensive defensive drills at the team's training facility, indicating he is nearing full readiness.

I expect him to play 4 games in Double-A this week, and then gradually increase his playing time like in spring training.

— Aaron BooneOutlining the plan for Anthony Volpe's rehab games.

Meanwhile, Gerrit Cole, the reigning Cy Young award winner, is also inching closer to his return after undergoing Tommy John surgery last year. Cole recently threw three innings in a simulated game against Single-A batters, throwing 42 pitches. He is slated to pitch again this Friday, although it remains uncertain whether it will be another simulated game or an actual minor league contest. Cole expressed optimism about his recovery, stating his arm feels significantly better than before the surgery, describing it as feeling like a "new arm." He anticipates experiencing the usual soreness and adaptation process as he ramps up his pitching schedule, but feels his mechanics are smoother and he's transferring power more effectively, bringing him closer to his pre-injury form.

We really can only take it one step at a time. I don't even know how many pitches I'm supposed to throw that day.

— Gerrit ColeExpressing uncertainty about the specifics of his upcoming pitching session.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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