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New York Yankees · Pitcher
At 35 years old, Cole remains a premium fantasy starter despite showing early-season inconsistency in 2026, with a 4.06 ERA and 1.22 WHIP through limited work. His Cy Young award and All-MLB honors from 2023 underscore his pedigree as an elite strikeout pitcher, though his current pace of 8.1 K/9 innings trails his 2024 production when he posted 99 strikeouts with a sharp 3.41 ERA over 95 innings. The key risk for fantasy managers is age-related decline and a potential innings limit, given his limited appearances so far this season, but if the Yankees give him consistent run support and he returns to form, his upside in strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP remains among the league's best. Monitor his workload and health closely, as Cole's ceiling is extremely high, yet his floor appears lower than in his peak seasons.
Gerrit Cole takes loss after rough first inning performance
Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole fell to 8-8 with a loss Sunday against San Diego after allowing four runs in the first inning. He pitched seven innings while giving up six hits with three strikeouts in the 4-3 defeat.
Sep 7, 2026
Gerrit Cole Earns Win in Yankees Victory
Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning to earn his eighth win of the season as the Yankees defeated the Angels 7-3 on the road. Cole allowed three runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out five over 5.1 innings in the critical late-season game. His performance demonstrated why he remains a key anchor for New York's rotation.
Sep 2, 2026
Gerrit Cole passes Clemens on Yankees strikeout list
Gerrit Cole recorded eight strikeouts in six innings against Baltimore on Thursday, moving into 12th place all-time on the Yankees' strikeout list, passing Roger Clemens. The 35-year-old also threw 22 of 23 first-pitch strikes, demonstrating exceptional command in leading New York to their fourth consecutive victory.
Aug 21, 2026
| Year | Team | G | GS | W | L | SV | ERA | WHIP | K | IP | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 19 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3.22 | 1.17 | 100 | 117.1 | 28 |
| 2014 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 22 | 22 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 3.65 | 1.21 | 138 | 138.0 | 40 |
| 2015 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 32 | 32 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 2.60 | 1.09 | 202 | 208.0 | 44 |
| 2016 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 21 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 3.88 | 1.44 | 98 | 116.0 | 36 |
| 2017 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 33 | 33 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 4.26 | 1.25 | 196 | 203.0 | 55 |
| 2018 | Houston Astros | 32 | 32 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 2.88 | 1.03 | 276 | 200.1 | 64 |
| 2019 | Houston Astros | 33 | 33 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 2.50 | 0.89 | 326 | 212.1 | 48 |
| 2020 | New York Yankees | 12 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2.84 | 0.96 | 94 | 73.0 | 17 |
| 2021 | New York Yankees | 30 | 30 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 3.23 | 1.06 | 243 | 181.1 | 41 |
| 2022 | New York Yankees | 33 | 33 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 3.50 | 1.02 | 257 | 200.2 | 50 |
| 2023 | New York Yankees | 33 | 33 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 2.63 | 0.98 | 222 | 209.0 | 48 |
| 2024 | New York Yankees | 17 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3.41 | 1.13 | 99 | 95.0 | 29 |
| 2026 | New York Yankees | 19 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3.41 | 1.09 | 113 | 111.0 | 22 |
| Career | Totals | 336 | 336 | 161 | 88 | 0 | 3.19 | 1.09 | 2364 | 2065 | 522 |
Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand
| Year | Team | G | GS | W | L | SV | ERA | WHIP | K | IP | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 teams▼ | 13 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2.55 | 1.10 | 69 | 67.0 | 21 |
| 2013 | Indianapolis Indians | 12 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2.91 | 1.06 | 47 | 68.0 | 28 |
| 2014 | Indianapolis Indians | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2.01 | 1.16 | 16 | 22.1 | 5 |
| 2016 | Indianapolis Indians | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.50 | 12 | 8.0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 teams▼ | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 19 | 12.1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 teams▼ | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4.80 | 0.80 | 14 | 15.0 | 2 |
| Career | Totals | 37 | 37 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 2.70 | 1.11 | 175 | 189.2 | 58 |
Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand