New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole underwent testing on his throwing elbow this week, and it seems the star right-hander has avoided the worst possible outcome.
Cole is expected to be able to avoid undergoing Tommy John surgery, though the reigning AL Cy Young is still anticipated to need one-to-two months on the shelf, according to Jon Heyman of the NY Post.
Cole had been experiencing difficulty in his recovery between starts during spring training, prompting the team to send him for an MRI on his right elbow. After visiting with Dr. Neal ElAttrache this week, it was determined that Tommy John surgery would not be required.
