Cole’s Future Hangs in the Balance | MLB News

The team made a tough but necessary call, moving Cole to the bullpen in favor of Stroud from AAA—despite Cole’s talent and potential. Mitch’s strong seven-inning performance tipped the scales, while Cole’s rough patches were partly offset by defensive lapses. The move prioritizes bullpen depth and consistency, with Stroud ready to step in and deliver multiple innings. Cole’s future hinges on steadiness; the organization still believes in him, but execution is now the key. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/92221d5e1d1d0c3b