Pessimistic Brian Cashman prepared for the worst with Gerrit Coles elbow injur

Acce s the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. JUPITER, Fla. Brian Cashman didnt have an update or much optimism on Gerrit Coles condition one day after the Yankees ace . [Im] prepared for the worst, the Yankees GM said before a 6-5 Grapefruit League lo s to the Cardinals. We will see how it plays out. Im always wired to think the worst and hope for the best. Cashman added: Obviously not what you want, but its ultimately part of our journey here in 2025. For the second consecutive spring, the Yankees about the 2023 Cy Young winner, who was diagnosed with elbow nerve inflammation and edema after just one spring start a year ago. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Cole, who experienced discomfort following his second spring start on Thursday against the Twins, underwent tests and imaging on his right elbow Friday to get an initial idea on Mike Muscala Jersey the injury. He is seeking additional opinions. The 34-year-old gave up six runs in 2 / innings while building up his pitch count to 54, and manager Aaron Boone said he is hoping to have an update on Monday. On Saturday, Cole said he was concerned about having to undergo surgery on the same elbow that shut him down last season. Sources suggest Tommy John surgery is on the table as one of multiple po sibilities. Explore More Cashman agreed with the six-time All-Star, saying he should be concerned, but countered that the Yankees and Cole are more prepared to handle this situation after going through it just a year ago. I was with him in Tampa. I think last year, [it was] very emotional [for Cole] because it was a whole new experience, Cashman said. This year now, not as emotional because hes walked this line already. And so, I think he is mentally more prepared to deal with it because hes already dealt with this once before. So, and thats even the worst-case scenario. Just generally, we are all in a better position to handle something if weve had some experience handling it in the past. So, hes already had a lot of conversations. A lot of engagement with the doctors and lived through this last year. So, le s of an emotional shock this year, and now more about all right, what needs to be done here, whats the best route for he and we. Still, looking for po sible roster moves to overcome another injury nightmare, if needed, at this point in March is difficult, Cashman said. Its a hard pill to swallow for the Yankees, especially after they already took a big blow to the rotation when reigning AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil that will sideline him at least until June. Marcus Stroman is expected to fill in for Gil. Brian Cashman is prepared for the worst regarding Gerrit Coles elbow injury. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post If Cole will mi s time from the mound, the door and Carlos Carrasco, along with another depth piece in Allan Winans. The Yankees tried avoid this very position, altering Coles offseason throwing regimen. Go beyond the box score with the Bombers Sign up for Inside the Yankees by Greg Joyce, exclusively on Sports+. Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! He followed the program, and Cashman said that it looked like smooth sailing. Last year, we had a succe sful rehab with him, Cashman said. You know, he came back and pitched great for us in the second half and obviously dominant in the postseason. So, it certainly felt like smooth sailing was ahead, but again, pitching is very brittle. Thats just general and then in his specific case, obviously had a breakdown last spring somewhere around this time, and now were dealing with another situation, which is obviously now more concerning because its not like the first episode is now the second episode. So, well do what we have to do. Gerrit Cole now awaits more results on his elbow. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Making his season debut on June 19 last season, Cole pitched to a 3.41 ERA acro s 17 starts in the regular season. In five more starts in the postseason, he pitched to a 2.17 ERA but was on the mound as the Yankees imploded in Game 5 of the World Series. Danilo Gallinari Jersey