Gerrit Cole is set to make his Grapefruit League debut this season on Friday against the Blue Jays, as the Yankees will host them at George M. Steinbrenner

On Wednesday, Wells told the YES Network that he has been feeling good in live batting practice and that he wanted to catch the afternoon’s starter, Will Warren. Wells went 1-for-2 with a double and two RBI, while Warren struck out four over three scoreless innings.

Cole, who signed a record-setting nine-year, $324 million contract before the 2020 season, opted out of the final four years and $144 million left on his deal on Nov. 2. The Yankees had the ability to void that opt-out by adding an additional year and $36 million to Cole’s pact, but they decided against that.

The Yankees obviously have Aaron Judge, Gerrit Cole, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. preparing for the regular season. All are established All-Stars, with Judge fresh off his second AL MVP in three seasons.

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has arrived at the team's Spring Training complex at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The one-time Cy Young winner is gearing up for the 2025 season.

Shortly after failing to cover first base in Game 5 of the World Series against the Dodgers, Cole opted out of what was remaining of the nine-year, $324 million deal he signed in December 2019. Cole presented the Yankees with the option to add a year to the deal worth $36 million or he would become a free agent.

One of the many benefits of playing for the New York Yankees is that there's no shortage of former stars around to provide tips and guidance.