Yankees announce Gerrit Cole to make season debut Friday night

Aug 19, 2020; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) warms up in the bullpen before his start against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Once Max Fried hit the IL with an elbow issue last week, the Yankees were in a bit of an awkward spot. They had a former Cy Young award winner nearing the very end of a lengthy rehab process, yet it seemed like he might not be quite ready to fill in now that his co-ace was injured