Gerrit Cole is looking to return to the New York Yankees next season, and he cleared a procedural hurdle on Monday.

The Yankees haven’t put an exact date on his return, but history tells us what to expect. Most pitchers need 12 to 18 months before they’re back in a big-league game, with the average sitting around 14 to 15 months. That puts Cole on track for a mid-season 2026 return if there are no setbacks.