The New York Yankees are considering whether to skip Gerrit Cole's final rehab start and bring the right-hander directly back to the major league roster for his season debut at Yankees Stadium, according to ESPN.
The decision comes as the Yankees continue to struggle through the 2026 season. Skipping a scheduled rehab outing would accelerate Cole's return to the rotation by several days. No timetable or final decision has been announced.
Cole has been working his way back from an injury that kept him off the active roster to start the year. The Yankees have not specified what the final determination will be or when it will come.
