Cole (elbow) is scheduled to rejoin the Pittsburgh rotation Sept. 12 in Philadelphia, Stephen Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cole has progressed from flat ground to a bullpen session this week, and all reports of his health have been positive so far. Given the timing of his expected activation, it's possible Cole is sent on a brief rehab assignment before getting his next start in the majors, though a date hasn't been scheduled for that just yet.