Gerrit Cole

The Yankees and Gerrit Cole have agreed to his original four-year, $144 million deal.

Fantasy Impact

Cole opted out of the deal, but will now remain with the team on the same contract. The Yankees will retain their ace heading into the 2025 season.

Gerrit Cole is expected to receive a one-year, $36 million contract extension after he opted out of his current deal.

Fantasy Impact

This move doesn't come as a surprise as the Yankees retain their ace and keep him out of free agency. Once the deal is complete, Cole's contract will go through the 2029 season.

Gerrit Cole has triggered an opt-out of his contract with the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact

The Yankees have the ability to void the opt-out by adding one year and $36 million to his remaining four years and $144 million contract. If the Yankees do not add the extra year, Cole will become a free gent.

Gerrit Cole will take the mound on Friday for Game 1 of the World Series against the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

Cole will be followed by Carlos Rodon and Clarke Schmidt in a highly anticipated World Series between the Dodgers and Yankees. Cole will take on Jack Flaherty to open the series.

Gerrit Cole will start Game 2 of the ALCS on Tuesday against the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact

Cole will get his normal rest with Carlos Rodon starting Game 1. Cole started the Yankees clinching game over the Royals last Thursday.