NYY News: Cole sent for tests on elbow — is it time to panic yet?

Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images Gerrit Cole sent for testing on elbow; bullpen hit with more injuries; the Martians left field defense; Stanton returns to camp MLB Trade Rumors | Anthony Franco: Following last nights game, Jon Morosi of the MLB Network revealed some late, ugly news.

Gerrit Cole is reportedly heading for diagnostic tests on his right elbow.

At this point, it is still a developing story, and its unclear exactly how concerned the Yankees are about a serious injury.

Still, after their ace was limited to just 17 starts last season due to elbow inflammation discovered during the spring, this is something to keep an eye on.

It could get very scary in the Bronx in a hurry.Yahoo! Sports | Danny Abriano: The hits just keep on coming for the Yankees bullpen.

Yesterday, the team announced that Tyler Matzek and Clayton Beeter are not expected to be ready for Opening Day, with Matzeka non-roster invitee and former Atlanta standoutsuffering an oblique strain and Beetera prospect who recently converted to full-time relief worknot on track for game action any time soon as he recovers from back tightness.

The two pitchers join an injured list already crowded with relievers, as Jake Cousins, Scott Effross, and JT Brubaker are also currently on the shelf.

The race for spots in the back of the pen appears wide open.New York Post | Dan Martin: It was to be expected that Jasson Dominguezs performance in left field would be one of the main stories in camp this year, especially after his misadventures out there in limited time last season.

Speaking to the media yesterday, Brian Cashman commented on the young outfielders up-and-down spring defensively, saying that the team is running him out there as much as possible so that he can get the reps he needs to secure that spot while highlighting his work with Bernie Williams.

SNY | John Flanigan: On Wednesday, it was reported that Giancarlo Stanton had received a second round of PRP injections while in New York handling an issue that was personal in nature, and that he would return to the team in Tampa when he had the opportunity.

On Friday, the 2024 ALCS MVP officially rejoined the Yankees at their spring training complex, as he resumes his rehab in hopes of returning to the lineup as soon as possible though Opening Day appears to be out of the picture.MLB.com: Sometimes, we get so hyperfocused on the Yankees that we lose track of what else is going on throughout the league.

To help catch up on the leagues general news, MLB.coms beat reporters put together a list with all 30 teams projected Opening Day lineups and pitching rotations, with a small blurb about the biggest stories surrounding the team..

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