Brian Cashman “prepared for the worst” with the injury to the elbow of Gerrit Cole

Jupiter, Florida – Brian Cashman had no update – or a lot of optimism – on the state of Gerrit Cole one day after the Yankees AS said that he was “concerned” by his elbow.

“(I am) prepared for the worst,” said Yankees Managing Director before a defeat of the 6-5 grapefruit league against the cardinals. “We will see how it takes place. I am always wired to think of the worst and hope the best.

Cashman added: “Obviously, not what you want, but that is finally part of our trip here in 2025.”

For the second consecutive spring, the Yankees find themselves retaining their breath about the winner of Cy Young 2023, who was diagnosed with inflammation of the nerve of the elbow and edema after early spring a year ago.

Cole, who experienced discomfort after his second spring start Thursday against the twins, underwent tests and imagery on his right elbow on Friday to have an “initial idea” on the injury.

He is looking for additional opinions.

The 34 -year -old man granted six points in 2 ² / ₃ sleeves while going through his pitch account to 54, and manager Aaron Boone said he hoped to have an update on Monday.

Cole said on Saturday that he was “concerned” to have to undergo surgery on the same elbow that closed it last season.

Cashman agreed with the six times All-Star, saying “he should be worried”, but at the Atte that the Yankees and Cole are more ready to manage this situation after crossing it simply a year ago.

“I was with him in Tampa. I think last year, (it was) very emotional (for Cole) because it was a whole new experience, “said Cashman. “This year now, not as emotional because it has already worked this line. And so, I think he is mentally ready to face it because he has already treated it once before. So, and it’s even the worst case. In general, we are all in a better position to manage something if we have had some experience by manipulating it in the past.

“So he has already had a lot of conversations. Lots of commitment with doctors and lived last year. So, less an emotional shock this year, and now more on good, which must be done here, what is the best route for him and us. »»

However, looking for possible alignment movements to overcome another injury nightmare, if necessary, at this stage in March is “difficult,” said Cashman.

It is a hard pill to swallow for the Yankees, especially after they have already taken a blow for the rotation when they reigned the recruit of Al of the year, Luis Gil was diagnosed with a high quality LAT strain which will put it in martement at least until June.

Marcus Stroman should replace Gil.

If Cole lacks the time of the mound, the door will open for right -handers Will Warren and Carlos Carrasco, as well as another depth piece in Allan Winans.

The Yankees tried to avoid this position even, modifying the Cole off -season launch regime.

He followed the program and Cashman said he looked like a “gentle navigation”.

“Last year, we had a successful rehabilitation with him,” said Cashman. “You know, he returned and launched very well for us in the second period and obviously dominant in the playoffs. So, it certainly had the impression that gentle navigation was ahead, but again, pitching is very brittle. It’s just general, then in his specific case, he obviously had a ventilation of last spring somewhere at that time, and now we are dealing with another situation, which is obviously more worrying because it is not as if the first episode was now the second episode. So we will do what we have to do.

Make your debut in the season on June 19 of last season, Cole launched an MPM of 3.41 out of 17 regular season departures.

In five other departures in the playoff series, he launched an MPM of 2.17 but was on the mound while the Yankees imploded in match 5 of the World Series.