Manager Aaron Boone said Cole (hamstring) isn't scheduled to undergo an MRI and is "optimistic" the injury was caught early enough to avoid any real problems after leaving Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jays, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. Cole (14-7) was charged with the loss after giving up three runs (two earned) on five hits with two strikeouts and two walks over 3.2 innings.

EDGE Analysis

Cole's removal from Tuesday's contest appears to have been a precautionary move, though that doesn't automatically mean he'll be able to make his next turn through the rotation. The Yankees have lost eight of their past 10 games and can ill afford to be without their ace for any significant period down the stretch while attempting to secure a playoff spot.

Cole was pulled from Tuesday's start against the Blue Jays with left hamstring tightness.

EDGE Analysis

Cole walked off the field with an athletic trainer completely under his own power, so there's a chance his removal from the contest was precautionary. Another update figures to be available following the completion of Tuesday's contest. He was charged with three runs (two earned) on five hits with two walks and two strikeouts across 3.2 innings and remains in line for the loss with the Yankees currently trailing 4-1 in the fifth inning.

Cole was removed from Tuesday's start against the Blue Jays during the fourth inning with an apparent injury, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cole allowed two runs on two hits and a walk to open the fourth inning before departing with an athletic trainer. The 30-year-old appeared to be flexing his right hand a bit before exiting, though the specifics of the issue remain unclear. He leaves in line for the loss with the Yankees trailing 3-1 after allowing three runs on five hits with two strikeouts and two walks across 3.2 innings, though the potential injury is obviously more important than Tuesday's results.

Cole (14-6) earned the win Wednesday versus the Angels, striking out 15 in seven innings. He allowed one run on four hits and no walks.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander has returned to dominant form since a stint on the COVID-19 injured list. In his last four starts, Cole has allowed just two runs across 24.2 innings while posting a 39:4 K:BB in that span. He hasn't exactly faced strong competition in that stretch -- he's drawn the Angels twice along with the Athletics and Twins once each -- but he's handled the opposition in front of him with little trouble. For the season, Cole owns a 2.73 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 215:32 K:BB through 155 innings. He lines up for a home start versus heavy-hitting Toronto next week.

Cole (13-6) allowed six hits and two walks over six scoreless innings Friday, striking out nine and earning a win over Oakland.

EDGE Analysis

Aside from a bases-loaded threat in the fifth inning, Cole rolled through six shutout frames without much resistance from the Athletics. It was his third straight win and second straight scoreless start, dropping his season ERA to 2.80 through 148 frames. Over his last three outings, Cole has given up one run over 17.2 innings (0.51 ERA) with a 24:4 K:BB. He's projected to face the Angels on the road next week.

Cole improved to 12-6 on the season Saturday against the Twins, striking out six while walking one and allowing five hits in six scoreless innings.

EDGE Analysis

The Twins rarely gave Cole much trouble outside of the fifth inning, where they loaded the bases with two outs, but Cole struck out a pair of batters to end the threat. His strikeout total was his lowest since July 4, but he's now allowed just a single earned run in 11.2 innings since returning from the COVID-19 injured list. He'll look to keep that run going in his next outing, which should come sometime in the four-game series against Oakland.

Cole (11-6) allowed one run on two hits and a walk while striking out nine in 5.2 innings to earn the win Monday against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Cole missed two weeks after testing positive for COVID-19, but he was sharp in his return to the mound Monday. He gave up a two-out homer in the top of the first inning but allowed just two baserunners across the next four frames. The righty tossed 90 pitches in the outing despite not making any rehab appearances prior to his return to the Yankees. Cole has been somewhat inconsistent across his last seven appearances, as he's posted a 3-3 record with a 4.81 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in 39.1 innings during that time. He tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Twins on Saturday.

Cole was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Cole had been sidelined since Aug. 2 after he tested positive for COVID-19, but he'll start Monday's series opener against the Angels. The right-hander didn't require a rehab assignment prior to returning, but he's unlikely to have major limitations following his relatively brief time on the injured list.

Manager Aaron Boone said Cole (COVID-19) will return from the injured list Monday and start against the Angels, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cole landed on the shelf Aug. 2 after testing positive for COVID-19, and he'll rejoin New York's rotation exactly two weeks later. The right-hander could have a more limited workload in his first start back, but he shouldn't face significant limitations given the brevity of the absence.

Manager Aaron Boone said Cole (COVID-19) could rejoin the Yankees this weekend to throw a bullpen session, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cole was placed on the injured list Aug. 2 after testing positive for COVID-19, but he's closing in on his return to the Yankees. The 30-year-old could rejoin the rotation next week if he throws this weekend with no issues.