LAKELAND, Fla. — A little over a week before Opening Day the rotation for the New York YankeesIt is still looking good.
Gerrit ColeA solid final tune up was performed for his start next week against the Boston Red SoxYankee Stadium, in the opener. Jordan MontgomeryIn a simulation game, was very strong Luis SeverinoAfter his scheduled appearance was delayed by three days, he is now ready to pitch Saturday.
Cole allowed two runs and one hit, striking out five batters and walking two in 3 1/3 innings of a 6-2 win against the Mariners. Detroit TigersFriday
Cole said, “A lotta good stuff, good fastball command. Both sides of plate top bottom.” He threw 42 out of 64 pitches to strike. Good slider in the strikezone, good changeup.
Montgomery, on the other hand, took part in a simul game at Steinbrenner in Tampa at 11:30 am. The lineup included Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton Josh Donaldson.
Montgomery, who threw around 65 pitch, said that it was “kind of crazy”. “Really, it’s been a struggle to take every game seriously, especially with all the guys facing me. It’s easy just to excuse yourself by saying “Oh, I’m not facing my guys” or “It’s early today.” I tried to make it a game and lock it in.
Severino, who suffered from general arm pain after his previous start, stated that he now feels normal following a treatment program that included massage, icing, and stretching.
After Tommy John surgery, the right-hander was unable to make four late-season relief appearances after being limited to four in 2021. He anticipates throwing 50-60 pitches against the Red Sox in Saturday’s spring-training game. Atlanta Braves.
Severino stated, “I know that I will have some ups or downs. So it’s important to know how it can be treated so that when it happens again, I’ll know how to deal with it.”
Severino, a 19-game winner in 2018, was limited by shoulder pain to three appearances in 2019, including the first on September 17 and the final on Sept 28. He also made two postseason starts.
Jameson TaillonFollowing offseason surgery for a right tendon injury to his right ankle, he threw 48 pitches in three innings against the Toronto Blue Jays. Philadelphia Phillies. In his first season with Yankees, the right-hander was 8-6 and had a 4.30 ERA in 29 starts. Before last year, he hadn’t pitched since May 1st 2019, when he was with the Yankees. Pittsburgh PiratesBecause of Tommy John Surgery.
Nestor CortesJr. is fifth starter.