Yahoo! Sports | The Associated Press: All aboard the Cole Train! Yankees ace Gerrit Cole took the mound yesterday for his first bullpen of the spring, marking the next major milestone in his return from last March’s Tommy John surgery. Speaking to reporters, Cole reiterated that his elbow feels better than it has in two seasons – remember, he missed the first half of 2024 with an elbow injury – and remains on track for a late spring/early summer return.
SNY | John Flanigan: Yankees general manager Brian Cashman addressed a number of topics yesterday, including the roster status of Jasson Domínguez. Despite the team’s decision to re-sign Cody Bellinger this spring, the Yankees still have high hopes for the former top prospect. This means, of course, that the team will have a decision to make: do they roster the Martian in the hopes that his athleticism and strong bat from the left side can be a weapon off the bench with the big league club, or do they send him down to Triple-A Scranton so that he plays every day and continues to develop? Time will tell — because let’s be honest, the baseball gods, not the manager and front office, are always the ones to make these decisions anyway.
The Athletic | Brendan Kuty: (subscription required) One of my favorite parts of spring training is getting to hear a bit about the dynamics between players, especially between former stars like Paul Goldschmidt and up-and-coming youngsters like Ben Rice. If you have access to The Athletic, I encourage you to take a look at this piece about the Rice/Goldy relationship from Brendan Kuty, especially if you’re a little unsure about the Yankees’ decision to re-sign Goldschmidt. While it’s clear the 2022 NL MVP’s best days are behind him, it’s clear that the organization — and Rice — are eager for their young first baseman to learn everything they can from him.
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