Yankees Manage Workload for Gerrit Cole

Gerrit Cole’s start gets delayed to Monday in Detroit, giving him extra rest as part of a strategic plan to keep key pitchers like Carlos Rodon fresh for October. To fill his spot, the Yankees promote 22-year-old Elmer Rodriguez, who’s been dominant in the minors with a 1.27 ERA. This move also eases rotation strain during a brutal 16-game stretch without an off-day. The team’s proactive approach echoes Catfish Hunter’s old warnings about late-season fatigue — especially for Cole, who’s dealt with injuries before. Manager Aaron Boone insists Cole’s healthy and this is about long-term success, while monitoring other arms like Will Warren, Ryan Weathers, and even Cam Schlittler. The goal? Avoid repeat mistakes like Max Fried’s, and ensure their best arms are ready when it matters most. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/1f8d38f842d46915