PHILADELPHIA — After being scratched from his start Tuesday due to body fatigue, Gerrit Cole could start Sunday, according to pitching coach Matt Blake.
Cole played catch Wednesday prior to the Yankees’ series finale against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park and reported no issues.
He is scheduled to throw a bullpen Friday and if all goes well, should be able to take the mound against the Blue Jays in The Bronx.
Cole missed most of the first half of the season after suffering elbow inflammation during spring training.
The Yankees didn’t make any additions to their rotation at Tuesday’s deadline, so they will be relying on Cole to return to his Cy Young form down the stretch after an inconsistent first seven outings.