Not only are the Yankees sitting pretty with a 26-15 record, but they will soon add a former Cy Young award winner to their rotation. Gerrit Cole , who last pitched at the Big League level in Game 5 of the 2024 World Series, is getting very close to his return. Below, we will look at exactly when Cole is expected to be back, and take a glance at Yankees betting odds. When will Gerrit Cole return and be back in the Yankees rotation? Cole underwent successful Tommy John surgery on March 11,2025, and is currently gearing up for his MLB return. It typically takes pitchers 12-18 months to recover from Tommy John surgery. Cole is currently 14 months into his recovery. The veteran righty made his fifth rehab start this past Sunday, working five innings and throwing 77 pitches for Double-A Somerset. He gave up two runs on four hits while striking out eight batters. Cole is expected to make one or two more rehab starts before his return to the Big League club.…