Gerrit Cole looks to secure Hall of Fame legacy amid strong return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Gerrit Cole of the New York Yankees made his 2026 debut on May 22 after recovering from Tommy John surgery. As of August 8, he achieved his 1,000th strikeout as a Yankee, boasting a 3.35 ERA with 87 strikeouts over 80.1 innings this season. Cole is currently at 159 career wins and 2,338 strikeouts, aiming for markers that could solidify his Hall of Fame candidacy. The Yankees face the Toronto Blue Jays this weekend, marking a pivotal moment in Cole's season and career trajectory.
- •Cole returned after Tommy John surgery, making his debut on May 22, 2026.
- •He recorded his 1,000th strikeout with the Yankees on August 8.
- •Cole has a 3.35 ERA and 87 strikeouts in 2026.
- •He has 159 career wins and 2,338 strikeouts as he eyes Hall of Fame thresholds.
- •The Yankees are set to face the Toronto Blue Jays this weekend.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Finally healthy, Gerrit Cole’s march towards Cooperstown is renewed
"The Yankees’ ace is back on track to reach two round numbers that could cinch a plaque in Cooperstown.
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