GERRIT COLE NEWS

Yankees manager Aaron Boone bothered a little by criticism of defense after World Series meltdown

Yankees manager Aaron Boone is bothered a little by criticism of his team’s defense from Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly and defended New York’s fielding following a World Se...

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gerrit Cole's Contract Situation With Yankees Is Incredibly Bizarre The New York Yankees and Gerrit Cole are in an extremely bizarre contract dance, and it seems like after a weekend of negotiations, nothing’...

6 DAYS AGO • OUTKICK.COM

Yankees, Gerrit Cole weird drama comes to an end Cole opted out, then opted back in

NOVEMBER 5 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Gerrit Cole Remains A New York Yankee Cole and the Yankees agreed to keep the original four years remaining on his contract.

NOVEMBER 5 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Lennon: No other way to view it — Cole and Boras blinked Score this one a big W for Brian Cashman and the Yankees.

NOVEMBER 5 • NEWSDAY.COM

Gerrit Cole, Yankees call each others' bluffs in opt-out saga: 'Grass isn't always greener' Gerrit Cole and the Yankees played a game of chicken that saw both sides afraid to pull the trigger.

NOVEMBER 5 • USATODAY.COM

Soto among 13 free agents to receive $21.05 million qualifying offers. Cole staying with Yankees

Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and Willy Adames are among 13 free agents who have received $21.05 million qualifying offers from their former teams

NOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gerrit Cole remains with Yankees as contract extension talks continue | Sporting News New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is returning to the team while both sides continue to work through contract extension talks.

NOVEMBER 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Gerrit Cole staying with Yankees on current contract; extension talks ongoing

Gerrit Cole will remain with the New York Yankees on his current deal, but discussions will continue on a contract extension.

NOVEMBER 4

Gerrit Cole Will Remain on Four-Year Deal With Yankees, Will Discuss Extension The pitcher will look to get a contract extension with New York.

NOVEMBER 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Yanks ace Gerrit Cole gives up right to opt out, stays with New York rather than become free agent

Gerrit Cole gave up his opt-out right and will remain with the New York Yankees under a contract that runs through 2028 rather than become a free agent

NOVEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remaining with Yankees Cole will remain with the Yankees on the four-year, $144 million contract he had previously opted out of, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Essentially, it's as if Cole didn't even exercise the opt-out clause in his contract. Although, it's expected the two sides will continue to negotiate a contract extension, possibly tacking a year onto the end of the pitcher's current deal. Cole posted a 3.41 ERA and 1.13 WHIP across 95 innings this season following a two-month absence due to an elbow injury.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees finally make big Gerrit Cole decision after opt out The Yankees had until 5 p.m., Monday to decide on reacting to Gerrit Cole's opt out by letting him become a free agent or adding a season at...

NOVEMBER 4 • NJ.COM

Reliever Lou Trivino's $5 million team option declined by New York Yankees

Lou Trivino’s $5 million club option has been declined by the New York Yankees, making the right-hander a free agent after he missed his second straight big league season following...

NOVEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals sign RHP Michael Wacha to 3-year, $51 million deal with option for 2028, AP source says

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press the Royals are bringing back right-hander Michael Wacha on a three-year, $51 million contract that includes a club option...

NOVEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees Linked to Predicted $288 Million All-Star as Gerrit Cole Replacement The New York Yankees have a big decision to make about Gerrit Cole. If they let him enter free agency, could he be replaced by Corbin Burnes...

NOVEMBER 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Gerrit Cole exercises opt out but Yankees can keep him by adding '29 salary - The Boston Globe Cole would give up $144 million in the four remaining seasons of his $324 million, nine-year contract. The Yankees have until midnight Easte...

NOVEMBER 2 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Report: Yankees' Gerrit Cole opts out of contract With Gerrit Cole opting out of the remaining four years and $144 million on his contract, the New York Yankees can retain their ace by addin...

NOVEMBER 2 • KANSASCITY.COM

Yankees Make Moves After Failing In World Series; Anthony Rizzo Gone, Gerrit Cole Opts Out (Temporarily?) The New York Yankees began their roster overhaul today with major moves involving first baseman Anthony Rizzo and pitcher Gerrit Cole.

NOVEMBER 2 • OUTKICK.COM

Yankees Decline Anthony Rizzo's 2025 Club Option, Gerrit Cole Opts Out of Contract The New York Yankees announced that they’ve declined the 2025 club option for first baseman Anthony Rizzo, meaning he will become a free age...

NOVEMBER 2 • SACBEE.COM

Gerrit Cole opts out, but Yankees can keep him by adding 2029 salary

Gerrit Cole opted out from his Yankees contract, giving the team two days to void it by adding a $36 million salary for 2029.

NOVEMBER 2

Cole opts out; Yanks can void it by adding $36 million to contract (source) Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has exercised the opt-out clause on his contract, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The team can void the opt-o...

NOVEMBER 2 • MLB.COM

Exercises opt-out Cole opted out of his contract with the Yankees on Saturday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Yankees have the opportunity to void Cole's opt-out decision by adding an extra year and $36 million to his contract, which would cause him to be owed $180 million through 2029. The 34-year-old posted a 3.41 ERA and 1.13 WHIP across 95 innings this season after missing the first couple of months due to an elbow injury, so there is no guarantee that New York will want to keep him around for such a hefty price.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Cole exercises opt out but Yankees can keep him by adding 2029 salary, Rizzo option declined

A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that Gerrit Cole exercised his opt out from his New York Yankees contract, giving the team two days to void the opt o...

NOVEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With flaws exposed in World Series, Yankees face offseason of change

If the Yankees are to close the gap with the Dodgers, they'll have to improve their defense and discipline, on top of tackling the free agen...

NOVEMBER 1