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Gerrit Cole performance trends with New York Yankees

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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.~~ 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.

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