While the New York Yankees and general manager Brian Cashman are "prepared for the worst," captain Aaron Judge was still holding out hope that ace Gerrit Cole would be able to pitch this season. "He's a tough guy.

New York Yankees fans have been holding their breath as they await an update on Gerrit Cole's elbow injury. After GM Brian Cashman admitted he was "pessimistic" about the situation, a report from MLB insider Jim Bowden on Sunday indicated that Cole received a recommendation to undergo Tommy John surgery.

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has been dealing with elbow soreness this offseason and he was recently reportedly recommended to have Tommy John surgery.

With Gerrit Cole’s elbow an issue for the second straight spring, the Yankees are holding their collective breath.

With mounting pitching concerns on the horizon, Brian Cashman is already considering potential reinforcements for the Yankees. His list includes a pitcher who has the strong backing of Aaron Judge. Brian Cashman knows the New York Yankees could face serious challenges on the mound,

There was no news to report on Gerrit Cole's elbow injury on Sunday, and Yankees general manager Brian Cashman did not offer much in the form of optimism, either.