3 years agoNew York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (hamstring) could return to the rotation early next week. Cole played catch in the outfield before Thursday's game against the Blue Jays, which reportedly went well, leading to the belief that the ace hurler will avoid a stint on the injured list. Manager Aaron Boone said that Cole could slot in Monday or Tuesday. The California native has pitched to a 14-7 record with a 2.78 ERA and a 217:34 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 158 2/3 innings. A quick return would be excellent news for Cole's fantasy managers, as he's been worth every bit of his lofty draft price this season.--Tim Capurso
Source: Erik Boland