The Yankees can never have nice things, can they? Just when the Bronx faithful were gearing up for a dominant season, their star ace found himself at the center of a storm. Whispers have turned into worried glances, and his teammates aren’t exactly hiding their concerns. Buckle up, Yankees fans—this one might sting.

First Luis Gil, then Giancarlo Stanton, and now Gerrit Cole? What is happening in the Yankees clubhouse? While many of the fans were hoping for a redemption season, it is turning into a hurt season.

Gerrit Cole is experiencing discomfort after a rough spring training start. Further, he underwent an MRI on his pitching elbow. Though the results of the MRI will be out in a few days, the 34-year-old is sure “concerned” about what may come up. If it is as serious as shown, Cole will be missing at least half of the Yankees season. This is the second spring training where he has faced some issues with his shoulders. The last time this happened, Cole took a second opinion after which it was determined there was no need for surgery.

The camp has had initial scans but is waiting for second opinions. During this time, the pitcher said, “We have an initial idea, but we’re going to wait to see exactly what everybody says before we come to our conclusion.” 

While his pitching was going well during the spring game, it started to get worse as he got some rest and went home. And the next day, it was even worse, and he immediately knew something wasn’t right. He says it was tough to even get some sleep. His pitching mates like Clarke Schmidt have already said that the Yankees will be missing a top-of-the-league pitcher if it is a long-term injury. But they are ready to step up if the team needs them to.

As reported by Bryan Hock, even Will Wareen shared his thoughts on the starting pitcher’s injury. He said, “The situation sucks, [losing] the Rookie of the Year and then Gerrit, who’s done it well for so long. It’s an unfortunate spot, but definitely there’s an opportunity there. That’s what I’ve been working for, just staying ready for when that opportunity presented itself.”

Just a day back, Brian Cashman had updated the MLB community about the reigning AL Rookie of the Year, stating that he will be out for at least three months due to a high-grade lat strain. Additionally, Gil was shut down from throwing for six weeks as the team awaited the MRI scans. Once the MRI confirmed the original scans, Cashman informed that the 26-year-old might be back “sometime in the summer.” Just to draw a parallel, a Yankees’ pitcher (Clarke Schmidt) suffered a similar injury last season, where he was put on the injury list in late May and returned on September 7.

The Yankees planned for a season of dominance, but it’s quickly turning into a game of ‘Next Man Up. If Cole is out long-term, the rotation takes a serious hit, and the pressure shifts to a staff already stretched thin. The Bronx Bombers wanted a statement season—just not the kind written on medical reports.

Yankees give more bad news on Giancarlo Stanton’s injury

Just when Yankees fans thought they had seen it all, here comes another curveball—and not the kind they wanted. Giancarlo Stanton, a name synonymous with power, is now making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The Bronx Bombers were hoping for fireworks this season, but instead, they’re stuck reading medical reports.

Well, Brian Cashman has confirmed that Giancarlo Stanton is out for the long term. Not a surprise but hurts as a Yankees fan. He was one of the players who was stepping up in the big moments but without him, that offensive lineup looks depleted.

In an interview, Cashman said, “Give it the time it needs, we’ll clearly look forward to getting him back at some point, but obviously, in the near term, that won’t be the case.” With him and Gerrit Cole out, the New York Yankees will have to play survival in the league rather than go-get baseball.

The Yankees didn’t sign up for a war of attrition, but here they are patching holes before Opening Day even arrives. With Stanton and Cole sidelined, this season is shifting from championship aspirations to a test of endurance. At this rate, the real MVP might be the team doctor.