by Amy Ivanov in sports

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will require Tommy John surgery, ending his 2025 season. The announcement came after Cole received a second opinion from Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles, who will perform the surgery on Tuesday. Cole's elbow issues began last year with a diagnosis of elbow nerve inflammation and edema. This year, after two spring starts, the pain worsened, prompting the decision for surgery. Cole's injury is a significant blow to the Yankees, given his $144 million contract over the next four years.