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Gerrit Cole's velocity in his latest rehab outing has the Yankees weighing a direct season debut instead of another minor-league appearance.
The Yankees are weighing a move to start Gerrit Cole on Friday against the first-place Rays without a final rehab start. Cole hit 99.7 mph in his most recent rehab outing, and New York has no starter currently slated for that matchup.
A direct return would bypass the typical progression of multiple rehab starts. The decision hinges on Cole's readiness and the Yankees' confidence in his arm state after his latest session.
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