New York's rotation without Cole has been exceptional. The Yankees are allowing only 3.17 runs per game, the fewest in baseball by 0.26 runs, and their starters rank second with a 2.62 ERA. Luis Gil, who replaced Cole in the rotation, has a 1.82 ERA in 12 starts and was named the AL's Pitcher and Rookie of the Month for May.

Gerrit Cole is likely to make at least two more minor league rehabilitation starts, putting the American League Cy Young Award winner on track for a possible return to the New York Yankees' rotation in mid-to-late June.

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole made his first rehab appearance for the Double-A Somerset Patriots on Tuesday as he attempts to return from nerve

Cole's fastball was between 94-97 mph in his first rehab start, a sign that his return to the Yankees rotation might be sooner than later.

Jorge Castillo reports on Gerrit Cole's first rehab start for the Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, the Somerset Patriots.