Gerrit Colethe ace of the New York rotation, has delivered a coup by exercising his option to terminate his contract.
Cole will give up an impressive sum of 144 million dollars in the next four years to try his luck in the free agent market. His decision comes just after the Yankees They declined the option of 17 million dollars for Anthony Rizzowho also becomes a free agent.
Cole34, had a 2024 season marked by injuries, but still achieved a record of 8-5 with an effectiveness of 3.41 in 17 starts. The American League Cy Young winner in 2023 became a key player in the postseason with an ERA of 2.17 in 5 openings.
Rizzoa three-time All-Star, averaged .228 con 8 home runs y 35 RBIs in 92 games. His season was affected by a broken right forearm and a hand injury, forcing him to miss 62 matches.
The decision of Cole has put the Yankees in a dilemma. They have until midnight Sunday to decide whether to retain him by adding 36 million dollars to his salary for 2029. The uncertainty about the future of both players keeps the fans in suspense, while there is speculation about who will be the next to be part of the player movement that is taking place in Major League Baseball.
