Cole will be looking for his first career win in Cincinnati on Monday, where he is 0-3 in five starts with a 4.55 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 27.1 innings.

EDGE Analysis

After an injury-riddled 2016, Cole is off to a strong rebound campaign. His fastball velocity (96.3 mph) is at a career high and his year-over-year walk rate is down from 2.79 BB/9 to 1.80 BB/9. Cole has also become more confident throwing changeups, increasing his usage rate from 5.4 percent to 13.1 percent. Great American Ballpark represents a personal challenge for the righty, but he's throwing well after struggling last season.