Gerrit Cole’s Yankees return suddenly feels very real after eye-opening rehab outing

New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole appears to be nearing a return to the major league rotation after an encouraging rehab outing. Cole, who has been sidelined with an injury, delivered a performance in his rehabilitation assignment that has raised optimism about his imminent return to the Yankees' starting rotation. The development represents a significant potential boost for New York's pitching staff.