Trending Now - Cole and Rodón Make Strides in Recovery for Yankees Comeback
WHO:
MLB.com - Yankees manager Aaron Boone discussed the progress of Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón on the Talkin’ Yanks podcast.
MLB.com - Yankees manager Aaron Boone provided updates on players Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón.
MLB.com - Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe is also mentioned regarding his injury status.
WHAT:
MLB.com - Cole is scheduled to throw again on April 14th, 2026, and Rodón is slated to throw again on April 16th, 2026, with Rodón expected to throw “close” to the 60-pitch mark.
MLB.com - Aaron Judge hit a two-run home run that traveled a Statcast-projected 456 feet, with an exit velocity of 116.2 mph, marking the hardest-hit home run across the Majors so far in 2026.
MLB.com - Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón are progressing in their rehabilitation and have yet to make their 2026 debuts.
MLB.com - Cole threw three innings and 42 pitches in live batting practice on April 10th, 2026.
MLB.com - Rodón threw three innings and 50 pitches in live batting practice on April 11th, 2026.
MLB.com - Cole is scheduled to throw again on April 14th, 2026, and Rodón is slated to throw again on April 16th, 2026.
MLB.com - Rodón is projected to return in late April or early May, while Cole is expected to return about a month later.
MLB.com - Aaron Judge hit two home runs and had four RBIs in the Yankees' 11-10 win over the Angels on April 10th, 2026.
MLB.com - Trent Grisham hit a three-run pinch-hit home run and a game-tying two-run homer in the same game.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The live batting practice for Cole took place at High-A Hudson Valley.
MLB.com - The Yankees' game against the Angels occurred at Yankee Stadium.
WHEN:
MLB.com - Cole previously pitched in Spring Training, starting twice and throwing 2 2/3 innings and 36 pitches.
MLB.com - The Yankees snapped a five-game losing streak with a win on April 10th, 2026.
MLB.com - Cole's previous live batting practice session was on April 10th, 2026.
MLB.com - Rodón's previous live batting practice session was on April 11th, 2026.
MLB.com - Anthony Volpe is set to begin a Minor League rehab assignment on April 14th, 2026.
WHY:
MLB.com - Rodón is recovering from right hamstring tightness that briefly delayed his rehab timeline.
MLB.com - The updates on Cole and Rodón are part of their recovery from injuries (Cole from Tommy John surgery and Rodón from left elbow surgery).
HOW:
MLB.com - Judge's home run was a response to the Yankees' need to simplify their approach at the plate, as discussed after their previous losses.
MLB.com - Cole and Rodón are participating in live batting practice as part of their rehabilitation process.
(UPDATED April 15, 2026 04:03 UTC)
Yankees manager Aaron Boone shared updates on Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón during an appearance on the Talkin’ Yanks podcast, revealing that Cole is set to throw again on Tuesday and Rodón April 16th, with Rodón expected to reach close to 60 pitches. In a standout moment, Aaron Judge hit a two-run home run that traveled an impressive 456 feet, making it the hardest-hit home run in the Majors so far this season at an exit velocity of 116.2 mph. This powerful hit comes as the Yankees aim to simplify their approach at the plate following recent losses.
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(UPDATED April 14, 2026 23:16 UTC)
Yankees manager Aaron Boone provided updates on pitchers Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón, who are both making progress in their rehabilitation but have yet to make their 2026 debuts. Cole threw three innings and 42 pitches in live batting practice on Friday, while Rodón followed with three innings and 50 pitches on Saturday, and both are scheduled for more sessions in the coming days. Additionally, shortstop Anthony Volpe is set to begin a Minor League rehab assignment on Tuesday, as the Yankees look to build on their recent 11-10 victory over the Angels, where Aaron Judge shined with two home runs and four RBIs.