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New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole continues to make progress in his rehab from elbow inflammation, throwing from 120 feet. Cole is uncertain about his timeline for returning to the mound but is encouraged by his progress. Third baseman DJ LeMahieu has commenced a rehab assignment in Double-A Somerset after recovering from a foot fracture. However, first baseman Anthony Rizzo continues to struggle at the plate but insists he is healthy. Yankees pitching prospect Trystan Vrieling has impressed in his professional debut, earning Eastern League Pitcher of the Week honors.

Drafted as a basketball player, Trystan Vrieling has overcome challenges and made strides as a pitcher for the Yankees’ Double-A Somerset Patriots. Through an intense eating program, weight gain, and a shift to classical music before starts, he has emerged as a dominant force on the field. Now at 23, Vrieling’s pitch mix and increased velocity have propelled him to an impressive start, earning him the title of Yankees’ No. 23 prospect by MLB Pipeline.