Cole has been keeping in shape, but Yankees' general manager Brian Cashman is uncertain if the ace will be ready to throw 100 pitches by Opening Day, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cole's uncertain workload is hardly cause for concern since most MLB starters are likely to be in the same position considering the long layoff and limited time available to ramp up activity during spring training 2.0. It's reasonable to expect the Yankees to be cautious with Cole given the money ($324 million) and time (nine years) invested in him during the offseason.