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Guardians’ top prospect Gavin Williams has been experiencing pain in his right elbow since early March. After throwing three innings in a rehab start on Saturday, Williams felt discomfort in the back of his elbow, prompting the team to shut him down for seven days. The 21-year-old right-hander will receive a cortisone injection and will be on a no-throw program during this period. Williams was expected to compete for a spot in Cleveland’s opening day rotation but has been sidelined since spring training due to the elbow injury.

Gerrit Cole continues to make progress in his rehabilitation from a right elbow injury, reaching a significant milestone on Tuesday by throwing 50 pitches from 120 feet. According to Yankees manager Aaron Boone, Cole could advance to throwing off the mound sometime next week.

Cole has been sidelined with nerve inflammation and edema since early March and has taken a day-to-day approach to his rehab. He threw on Monday and Tuesday, will rest on Wednesday, and is scheduled to throw again on Thursday if he experiences no setbacks.

Boone indicated that Cole’s progression to bullpen sessions is imminent but did not specify an exact timeline. The veteran pitcher acknowledged that he is unsure where he would be in his rehab if it were the offseason but aims to avoid both rushing and delaying his recovery.

Cole’s expected return to the Yankees’ rotation is still uncertain, with the initial projection of a full six-week equivalent of spring training still in place. However, the timeline could vary depending on the number of bullpen sessions he has accumulated before officially joining the team.

In other news, infield prospect Jorbit Vivas has been activated off the injured list at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, making his first appearance since suffering a left orbital fracture during spring training.

Los Angeles Angels reliever Robert Stephenson will undergo Tommy John surgery and an internal brace procedure next week, sidelining him into the 2025 season. The Angels initially announced Stephenson’s elbow injury would force him to miss the 2024 campaign. Stephenson expressed optimism about an early return next year, despite the typical 14-16 month recovery period for Tommy John surgery. The injury has contractual implications, triggering a modest $2.5 million club option for 2027 instead of the conditional option for a serious elbow injury. Stephenson’s absence is a significant blow to the Angels’ bullpen, as he was expected to play a key role as a setup man after his impressive performance with the Tampa Bay Rays last season.

Gavin Williams, Cleveland’s No. 1 pick in 2021, has overcome an elbow injury and made his first appearance in a game for the Cleveland Guardians’ Arizona Complex team. Williams threw 50 pitches in his three-inning outing, showcasing all his pitches and indicating his readiness for a minor league start later this week. Manager Stephen Vogt commented on James Karinchak’s progress in his recovery from a shoulder injury, while also acknowledging the Guardians’ ongoing issue with starters’ longevity, with Logan Allen being the last to pitch six or more innings on April 3.