Gerrit Cole Remains with Yankees on Original $144M Deal

Gerrit Cole will remain with the New York Yankees on his original four-year, $144 million contract, despite opting out earlier. The Yankees chose not to add an extra year to his deal, as allowed by a contract stipulation. Cole, who has been successful with the Yankees, faced some performance and health challenges this year. The team plans to discuss a contract extension with him later, while also aiming to retain Juan Soto. Cole has been a key player for the Yankees, winning the Cy Young in 2023 and maintaining a strong performance over five seasons.