Yankees' Gerrit Cole 'concerned' about what MRI on elbow will show, seeking second opinions: report
Cole said he expects to know more about the MRI in the next couple of days, adding that the imaging of his right elbow have already been distributed and he is seeking second opinions, per Hoch. There is no travel booked at the time.
'I've still got some hope. I'm just waiting for the experts to weigh in," Cole said.
The right-hander allowed six runs (five earned) on five hits and two home runs over 2.2 innings on Thursday. He then reported soreness after the game.
'In the game there was a lot of good stuff happening the other day, but as I got home I just continued to get more and more sore. Something wasn't right," Cole told Hoch.
Of course, Cole began the 2024 season on the 60-day injured list due to an elbow issue, causing him to not make his first start of the year until mid-June. He started 17 games, going 8-5 with a 3.41 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and 99 strikeouts.
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