Cole Returns, Tatis' Power Doesn't

Gerrit Cole is finally back on a major league mound, but on this episode of Injury Territory, Edward Egros noticed something in the data that could tell us a lot about what version of Cole the New York Yankees are actually getting. We also break down the troubling situation surrounding José Berríos and the possibility of Tommy John surgery, a development that could leave the Toronto Blue Jays in a difficult spot both competitively and structurally as the season moves deeper into summer. Then there’s Fernando Tatís Jr.. The bat speed is still there. The athleticism is still there. The power… isn’t. So what’s going on? We take a deep look at whether Tatís’ shoulder history may be affecting his swing mechanics, power production, and overall offensive profile in ways the surface stats don’t immediately reveal. Edward also digs into one of the most overlooked injury-prevention stories in baseball: how infielders and outfielders work together defensively to reduce risk, improve positioning, and avoid the increasingly dangerous collisions happening around walls and shallow outfield space. Defensive alignment isn’t just about outs anymore. It’s about survival. If you’re looking for MLB injury analysis, Gerrit Cole updates, Fernando Tatís Jr. shoulder analysis, Tommy John surgery news, baseball biomechanics, defensive positioning, sports medicine, and advanced baseball analytics, Injury Territory delivers the insight behind the headlines every week. https://edwithsports.substack.com/ https://undertheknife.substack.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.