Trending Now - Gerrit Cole Set for First Rehab Start This Friday

WHO:

MLB Trade Rumors - Aaron Boone, Yankees manager, confirmed Gerrit Cole's rehab assignment details.

MLB Trade Rumors - José Caballero, Yankees player, is expected to transition to a utility role once Anthony Volpe is activated.

MLB Trade Rumors - Gerrit Cole is scheduled to face the Phillies’ Double-A Reading affiliate.

MLB Trade Rumors - Anthony Volpe took two at-bats (both strikeouts) against Zack Wheeler in his first game on April 15th, 2026.

MLB Trade Rumors - Gerrit Cole will join shortstop Anthony Volpe at Double-A Somerset for their rehab assignments.

MLB Trade Rumors - José Caballero has been playing everyday shortstop work with Volpe out of action.

MLB Trade Rumors - Max Fried, Cam Schlittler, Will Warren, Ryan Weathers, and Luis Gil comprise the season-opening rotation for the Yankees.

MLB Trade Rumors - Carlos Rodón is recovering from a postseason procedure to remove loose bodies from his elbow and is scheduled to throw in a live batting practice session at Double-A Somerset on Friday, April 21st, 2026.

MLB Trade Rumors - Carlos Rodón is recovering from a postseason procedure to remove loose bodies from his elbow.

MLB Trade Rumors - Gerrit Cole, a two-time ERA champion and right-hander for the New York Yankees.

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MLB Trade Rumors - Aaron Boone, Yankees skipper.

MLB Trade Rumors - Anthony Volpe, Yankees shortstop.

MLB Trade Rumors - José Caballero, Yankees player.

MLB Trade Rumors - J.C. Escarra, Yankees backup catcher.

MLB Trade Rumors - Randal Grichuk, minor league signee for the Yankees.

WHAT:

MLB Trade Rumors - Gerrit Cole's first regular season game since 2024 is scheduled for Friday, April 21st, 2026, at 6:35 p.m. ET against the Phillies’ Double-A Reading affiliate.

ESPN MLB - Cole made two Spring Training starts, including a one-inning outing on March 18th, 2026, against the Red Sox and a 1 2/3-inning start on March 24th, 2026, against the Cubs in Arizona.

MLB Trade Rumors - José Caballero hit a walk-off two-run double to beat the Angels on April 15th, 2026.

MLB Trade Rumors - Caballero is batting .169/.222/.288 on the season overall.

MLB Trade Rumors - Anthony Volpe took two at-bats (both strikeouts) against Zack Wheeler in his first game on April 15th, 2026.

MLB Trade Rumors - Anthony Volpe is expected to play for Somerset on Thursday, April 20th, 2026, Friday, April 21st, 2026, and Sunday, April 23rd, 2026, before moving to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

MLB Trade Rumors - Gerrit Cole's first regular season game since 2024 is scheduled for Friday, April 21st, 2026, at 6:35 p.m. ET against the Phillies’ Double-A Reading affiliate.

MLB Trade Rumors - Cole's rehab assignment is expected to last up to 30 days, with possible extensions in 10-day increments.

MLB Trade Rumors - José Caballero hit a walk-off two-run double to beat the Angels on April 15th, 2026.

MLB Trade Rumors - Caballero is batting .169/.222/.288 on the season overall.

MLB Trade Rumors - Cole's first regular season game since 2024 will be on Friday, April 21st, 2026, against the Phillies’ Double-A Reading affiliate.

MLB Trade Rumors - Cole is expected to be at least a month away from being ready for the big leagues.

MLB Trade Rumors - Gerrit Cole's first regular season game since 2024 will be on Friday, April 21st, 2026.

MLB Trade Rumors - José Caballero is batting .169/.222/.288 on the season overall.

ESPN MLB - Gerrit Cole is forecasted for a late May or early June return to the rotation.

MLB Trade Rumors - José Caballero hit a walk-off two-run double to beat the Angels on April 15th, 2026.

MLB Trade Rumors - Gerrit Cole will face the Phillies’ Double-A Reading affiliate during his rehab start on Friday, April 21st, 2026, at 6:35 p.m. ET.

ESPN MLB - Cole made two Spring Training starts, including a one-inning outing on March 18th, 2026, against the Red Sox and a 1 2/3-inning start on March 24th, 2026, against the Cubs in Arizona.

ESPN MLB - Cole stated, “I have no complaints. The stamina was good. The pitches are fine right now. They’re good. I’m a little nitpicky, but everything is good,” on April 15th, 2026.

MLB Trade Rumors - Gerrit Cole will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset.

MLB Trade Rumors - Cole's first regular season game since 2024 will be on Friday.

MLB Trade Rumors - Cole underwent Tommy John surgery in March 2025.

MLB Trade Rumors - Minor league rehab assignments for pitchers generally last up to 30 days.

MLB Trade Rumors - Cole is expected to be at least a month away from being ready for the big leagues.

MLB Trade Rumors - Anthony Volpe began a rehab stint at Somerset on April 11th, 2026.

MLB Trade Rumors - José Caballero is batting .169/.222/.288 on the season.

WHERE:

MLB Trade Rumors - The rehab assignment will take place at Double-A Somerset.

WHEN:

MLB Trade Rumors - Anthony Volpe is expected to play for Somerset on April 20th, 2026, April 21st, 2026, and April 23rd, 2026, before moving to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

MLB Trade Rumors - Anthony Volpe began his rehab stint on April 11th, 2026, and took two at-bats in his first game on April 15th, 2026.

ESPN MLB - Anthony Volpe is expected to play for Somerset on Thursday, April 20th, 2026, Friday, April 21st, 2026, and Sunday, April 23rd, 2026, before moving to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

MLB Trade Rumors - Gerrit Cole's rehab start is scheduled for Friday, April 21st, 2026.

MLB Trade Rumors - Cole underwent Tommy John surgery in March 2025.

MLB Trade Rumors - Anthony Volpe began his rehab stint on April 11th, 2026.

WHY:

MLB Trade Rumors - Cole is returning from Tommy John surgery.

HOW:

MLB Trade Rumors - Cole tossed a side session on Wednesday, April 12th, 2026, at Yankee Stadium, which went well, allowing him to begin his Minor League clock.

MLB Trade Rumors - Cole tossed a side session on April 12th, 2026, at Yankee Stadium, which went well, earning a green light to begin his Minor League clock.

MLB Trade Rumors - Cole has been throwing bullpen and live batting practice sessions prior to his rehab start.

ESPN MLB - Cole tossed a side session on April 12th, 2026, at Yankee Stadium, which went well.

ESPN MLB - Carlos Rodón is scheduled to throw in a live batting practice session at Double-A Somerset on Friday, April 21st, 2026.

MLB Trade Rumors - Cole has been throwing bullpen and live batting practice sessions prior to his rehab start.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 05:42 UTC)

Gerrit Cole is set to make his first regular season appearance since 2024 April 21st, facing the Phillies’ Double-A Reading affiliate at 6:35 p.m. ET. In other baseball news, José Caballero delivered a thrilling walk-off two-run double to secure a victory over the Angels on Wednesday, while Anthony Volpe made his debut that same day, striking out twice against Zack Wheeler. Volpe is expected to play for Somerset April 20th, 21st, and 23rd before moving up to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 04:03 UTC)

Yankees manager Aaron Boone has confirmed the details of Gerrit Cole's rehab assignment, which is set to last up to 30 days with possible extensions in 10-day increments. Cole's first regular season game since 2024 is scheduled for April 21st, at 6:35 p.m. ET against the Phillies’ Double-A Reading affiliate, while Anthony Volpe is expected to play for Somerset April 20th, 21, and 23 before moving to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

(UPDATED April 16, 2026 23:13 UTC)

Gerrit Cole is set to face the Phillies’ Double-A Reading affiliate, following a successful side session at Yankee Stadium on Sunday that earned him the green light to begin his Minor League clock. In other news, José Caballero delivered a thrilling walk-off two-run double to secure a victory against the Angels on Wednesday, although he is currently batting .169 for the season. Meanwhile, Anthony Volpe, who struck out twice against Zack Wheeler in his first game on Wednesday, is expected to play for Somerset April 20th, 21, and 23 before moving up to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

(UPDATED April 16, 2026 21:12 UTC)

Gerrit Cole is set to join shortstop Anthony Volpe at Double-A Somerset for their rehab assignments, with Cole's first regular season game since 2024 scheduled for Friday, April 21st, against the Phillies’ Double-A Reading affiliate. While José Caballero has been filling in as the everyday shortstop during Volpe's absence, Cole is expected to be at least a month away from returning to the big leagues. Volpe is anticipated to play for Somerset April 20th, 21, and 23 before moving up to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, following a successful side session Cole threw at Yankee Stadium on Sunday.

(UPDATED April 16, 2026 19:22 UTC)

The Yankees have announced their season-opening rotation, which includes Max Fried, Cam Schlittler, Will Warren, Ryan Weathers, and Luis Gil. Gerrit Cole is set to make his first regular season appearance since 2024 on Friday, April 21st, while Carlos Rodón is recovering from elbow surgery and will throw in live batting practice at Double-A Somerset on the same day. Additionally, Anthony Volpe is expected to play for Somerset April 20th, 21st, and 23rd, before moving up to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

(UPDATED April 16, 2026 11:25 UTC)

Carlos Rodón is currently recovering from a postseason procedure to remove loose bodies from his elbow, while Gerrit Cole is projected to return to the rotation in late May or early June after a successful side session on Sunday. In exciting game news, José Caballero delivered a walk-off two-run double to secure a victory over the Angels on Wednesday. Additionally, Anthony Volpe began his rehab stint on Saturday and took two at-bats in his first game back on Wednesday.

(UPDATED April 16, 2026 07:23 UTC)

Gerrit Cole is set to make a rehab start against the Phillies’ Double-A Reading affiliate on Friday, April 21st, at 6:35 p.m. ET, after making two Spring Training appearances in March. Cole expressed confidence in his performance, stating on Wednesday that he has no complaints about his stamina or pitches. Meanwhile, Anthony Volpe is expected to play for Somerset April 20th, 21st, and 23rd before moving up to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and Carlos Rodón will throw in a live batting practice session at Double-A Somerset on the same day as Cole's start.

(UPDATED April 16, 2026 05:46 UTC)

Gerrit Cole, a two-time ERA champion and right-hander for the New York Yankees, will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset April 21st, as he recovers from Tommy John surgery he underwent in March 20th25. Cole is expected to be at least a month away from returning to the big leagues, having been throwing bullpen and live batting practice sessions leading up to this start. Meanwhile, Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe began his own rehab stint at Somerset on Saturday, and José Caballero is currently batting .169 on the season.