Gerrit Cole struggles as Yankees face pressure to address pitching issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 9:42 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Gerrit Cole of the New York Yankees is experiencing one of his worst career stretches, following a loss to the New York Mets. In his last two starts, Cole has allowed seven home runs, contributing to an ERA of nearly six in 22.2 innings. Despite having a strong velocity and low walk rate, Cole's inability to generate swing-and-misses has raised concerns as the Yankees aim for deep playoff contention. With only a few weeks left in the regular season, the Yankees need to resolve Cole's issues before October. Cole acknowledged the need for adjustments to navigate this slump.
- •Cole gave up five runs in 4 1/3 innings against the Mets.
- •He has surrendered seven home runs in his last two starts.
- •Cole's ERA is 3.67 with an 8-9 record this season.
- •The Yankees have gone 1-3 in Cole's last four starts.
- •Cole noted the necessity of making adjustments to overcome his challenges.
- 9:42 PMYahoo Sports — Time Is Running Out for the Yankees To Fix Gerrit Cole
"The New York Yankees’ $324 million ace, Gerrit Cole, is going through one of the worst stretches of his career at the most critical time. Cole’s recent rough outings, capped by a brutal beatdown from the New York Mets over the weekend, have put the Yankees in a tough spot. Cole has been the Yankees’ […] The post Time Is Running Out for the Yankees To Fix Gerrit Cole appeared first on The Lead.
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