Cole (0-1) allowed three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three in two innings to take the loss against the Red Sox in Tuesday's AL Wild Card Game.

EDGE Analysis

Cole closed out the regular season with a 7.64 ERA and 1.58 WHIP in 17.2 innings across his last three starts, and he was unable to right the ship in Tuesday's winner-take-all matchup. He gave up a two-run blast in the first inning and exited the game with no outs in the third inning after he gave up a solo home run. The right-hander made 30 starts in his second season with the Yankees and posted a 3.23 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 181.1 innings.

Cole will not start on short rest Sunday against Tampa Bay, James Wagner of The New York Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cole was expected to start in the Yankees' season finale, though Jameson Taillon will take the mound instead. The move also clears the path for Cole to start in either a tiebreaker Monday or wild-card contest Tuesday. He'll conclude the campaign with a 3.23 ERA and 1.06 WHIP with 243 strikeouts across 181.1 frames.

Cole didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Blue Jays, giving up five runs on nine hits over six innings. He struck out six.

EDGE Analysis

The Jays jumped on the right-hander right out of the gate, as George Springer drove Cole's first pitch of the night into the left-center field gap for a double, and all told seven of Toronto's nine hits off him went for extra bases -- including homers by Marcus Semien and Bo Bichette. If this was Cole's last outing of the regular season, he won't take much momentum into a potential playoff run for the Yankees, as he has a 5.13 ERA and 13.8 WHIP in September, albeit with a 43:9 K:BB through 33.1 innings.

Cole (16-8) picked up the win in Friday's 8-3 victory over the Red Sox, giving up three runs on five hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out six.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander blanked Boston through five innings before serving up a three-run shot to Rafael Devers in the sixth, but the Yankees already had a comfortable lead. The quality start was Cole's first in four outings and his 18th of the year, and he'll take a 3.08 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 237:41 K:BB through 175.1 innings into what's likely to be his final start of the regular season next week in a series against Toronto which could determine a wild-card spot.

Cole (15-8) allowed seven runs on 10 hits, a walk and a hit batter while striking out seven in 5.2 innings, taking the loss versus Cleveland on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Cleveland puts runs on the board in four of the six innings Cole pitched in, including solo shots from Jose Ramirez and Roberto Perez in the fifth and sixth. Cole has been a bit generous with baserunners lately, allowing 19 hits and six walks in his last 14.1 innings across three starts. His ERA ticked up to 3.03 with a 1.03 WHIP and 231:38 K:BB through 169.1 innings overall. The Yankees' ace is projected for a road start in Boston next Friday, as an off day Thursday allows the team to work with a four-man rotation next week.

Cole (15-7) allowed one earned run on four hits and three walks while striking out seven over five innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Cole returned from a hamstring injury to make his first start since Sept. 7. He showed some rust early, allowing a leadoff double and two walks in the first frame. However, he settled in from there and allowed his only earned run in the fifth inning. Cole has been dominant across his last six starts, not once permitting more than two earned runs to maintain a 1.35 ERA with a 48:11 K:BB across 33.1 frames. Overall, Cole has a 2.75 ERA across 163.2 innings on the campaign.

Cole (hamstring) remains the Yankees' probable starter for Tuesday's game against the Orioles, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cole exited his previous start against the Blue Jays last Tuesday due to left hamstring tightness, but reports about his return have remained optimistic. He'll wind up getting two extra days of rest, but it doesn't look as though he'll require a trip to the injured list, as he's gotten through a bullpen session without issues and is reportedly ready to go.

Manager Aaron Boone said Friday that the Yankees are "optimistic" Cole (hamstring) will be able to start Tuesday's game against the Orioles, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cole left his start Tuesday against the Blue Jays with left hamstring tightness, but per Erik Boland of Newsday, he's no longer feeling any discomfort. According to Marly Rivera of ESPN.com, he will throw a bullpen Saturday, and so long as he comes out of the session feeling good, all signs point toward him toeing the rubber Tuesday in Baltimore.

Cole (hamstring) is expected to make a start early next week, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cole felt good after playing catch off flat ground Thursday, and he'll likely be able to make his next turn through the rotation after he exited Tuesday's appearance with a tight left hamstring. If the Yankees stay on turn in the rotation, the right-hander tentatively lines up to start Monday's game against Minnesota.

Cole (hamstring) played catch in the outfield prior to Thursday's game against Toronto, Max Goodman of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cole is optimistic that he isn't dealing with a serious issue after he exited Tuesday's start due to left hamstring tightness, and he's still considered day-to-day. The Yankees haven't indicated whether the right-hander will be able to make his next turn through the rotation, but it's certainly encouraging that the he was able to throw off flat ground Thursday.