# Gerrit Cole performance trends with New York Yankees

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gerrit-cole-performance-trends-with-new-york-yankees
> Updated: 2026-09-12T20:30:00.000Z. Sources: 30. Developments: 2.

In August 2026, New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole provided stability for the team’s rotation following his return from Tommy John surgery. Despite significant roster injuries to players such as Aaron Judge and Carlos Rodón, Cole maintained a 3.11 ERA through 16 starts.

By mid-September, Cole’s performance shifted as he experienced a slump. During a 12-2 loss to the New York Mets on September 12, Cole struggled significantly, allowing five earned runs and three home runs over 4 1/3 innings. This performance contributed to a series where the Mets and Yankees split the Subway Series, with the Mets securing a dominant victory in the first matchup led by Francisco Lindor, who hit two home runs including a grand slam. The Mets' power display included a total of six home runs, with additional contributions from Juan Soto, Luis Torrens, Carson Benge, and Jared Young.

This marked Cole's second consecutive poor start, during which he surrendered a career-high seven home runs in a two-game span. Cole acknowledged the necessity of making adjustments to address these struggles, noting that while he is healthy, hitters are making effective contact on his pitches. Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed confidence in the pitcher despite the performance, stating, “He’ll be fine,” and attributing the recent struggles to location rather than health concerns. The loss impacts the Yankees' efforts to clinch a playoff spot as they continue their pursuit of the AL East title.

## Claims

- The New York Mets defeated the New York Yankees with a final score of 12-2. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Francisco Lindor hit a home run against Gerrit Cole in the game. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Gerrit Cole allowed five earned runs and nine hits over 4.1 innings during the game. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Cole's season ERA is 3.67. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Gerrit Cole stated that he needs to make adjustments to address his recent performance. (single source)
- Gerrit Cole has allowed seven home runs in his last two starts. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: New York Mets defeat Yankees 12-2 in Subway Series

The New York Mets routed the Yankees 12-2 in the Subway Series, powered by Francisco Lindor’s grand slam and Juan Soto’s 25th home run, as Gerrit Cole struggled in the loss.

28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gerrit-cole-struggles-as-yankees-fall-12-2-to-mets

### 2026-08-22: Gerrit Cole anchors Yankees pitching amid roster injuries

Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole has maintained strong form following Tommy John surgery, anchoring a pitching staff that remains effective despite significant injuries to key offensive players.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gerrit-cole-anchors-yankees-pitching-amid-roster-injuries

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