Gerrit Cole

“The surgery itself is saving us, but the player had to step up to the table and do it,”

Gerrit Cole · said 2025-08-08 · reported 2026-08-16

Cole expressed gratitude to John after the Yankees won on Aug. 8, according to MLB.com.

“Having gone through the process, I can imagine that he was just as diligent — if not more diligent — to the rehab process, and really writing the book for all of us, to a certain extent.”

Gerrit Cole · said 2025-08-08 · reported 2026-08-16

Cole reflected on John's rehab process after the Yankees' Aug. 8 win, according to MLB.com.