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New York Yankees’ Gerrit Cole commented on having his start pushed back to Monday
The New York Yankees announced a shakeup in pitching plans ahead of their series finale against the Cincinnati Reds.
Instead of Gerrit Cole making the start, Elmer Rodríguez will be taking the mound.
Cole’s Statement Before Reds Clash
GettyGerrit Cole of the New York Yankees commented on having his start pushed back
According to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com (via X), 35-year-old Cole spoke with the media before Sunday’s game and opened up about having his start pushed back.
“I’m good,” said Cole. “I was ready to go [Sunday]… Any pitcher, if you’re on a roll, just keep feeding me — you know what I mean? But there are different factors that contribute to when you get to do that. It’s really not that big of a deal.”
Based on Cole’s statement, the shakeup didn’t appear to rattle him too much.
As the franchise mentioned, the decision was made to provide starters with additional rest.
Cole will be starting on Monday, June 22, against the Detroit Tigers.
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