MLB Baseball 3h Briefing
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Last updated: March 17, 2026, 4:35 PM ET
MLB Injury Updates
The American League saw diverging paths for two key arms this afternoon, with Yankees ace Gerrit Cole espn.com preparing for his spring training return, marking the final recovery stage following his Tommy John surgery. Conversely, the White Sox confirmed RHP Mike Vasil espn.com requires the same season-ending procedure after experiencing elbow soreness during a Saturday start, immediately sidelining the prospect for the entire 2024 campaign.