The Yankees return to their spring training home to face a split-squad Blue Jays team in Tampa on Friday night. New York’s offense has been clicking, scoring seven runs in each of their last two games, and they’ll aim to keep that momentum going. Meanwhile, their ace is set to make his spring debut.
Gerrit Cole will take the mound for the first time this year, facing a Blue Jays lineup made up mostly of depth players. Entering his 13th season, Cole’s performance remains crucial for the Yankees in 2025, especially following the recent news about Luis Gil.
The Yankees’ lineup features several regulars, including Austin Wells, Paul Goldschmidt, Cody Bellinger, and Oswaldo Cabrera, who homered in the previous game. They’ll go up against Toronto’s Jake Bloss, who has struggled early in spring training and has limited big-league experience. Eyes will also be on Spencer Jones, batting sixth, as well as Cabrera and Oswald Peraza, who are both competing for key roles. On the Blue Jays’ side, Anthony Santander makes his first appearance with the team.
Follow along as Cole and the Yankees take on their division rival, aiming for their third spring victory.
How to Watch
- Location: George M. Steinbrenner Field – Tampa, FL
- First Pitch: 6:35 PM ET
- TV Broadcast: YES, Sportsnet
- Radio Broadcast: None
- Online Stream: None