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Gerrit Cole relishing Yankees playoff return after long road back from Tommy John

Gerrit Cole is eager to take the mound for the New York Yankees in the upcoming American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. After sitting out all of last year's postseason due to Tommy John surgery and his recovery, the starting pitcher feels revitalized and views this October run as a valuable second opportunity.

The team enters the series with a strong rotation that also features Carlos Rodón, Max Fried, and Cam Schlittler, giving the club confidence as they advance deeper into the playoffs.

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