So far, so good. Gerrit Cole came through his first rehabilitation start feeling good Brandon Ingram Jersey , with the belief that he is for Double-A Somerset on Tuesday night. I feel good, he said before the . Well take it start by start, just like we have the whole time. It was a good day yesterday, so Im very encouraged. Gerrit Cole had an impre sive first rehab start for the Yankees on Tuesday. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Explore More The question now is how many more starts will the reigning Cy Young Award winner need before he is ready to return at the big-league level? Manager Aaron Boone suggested two or three more outings for Cole, but wouldnt commit to a set amount. Thats something well continue to work through, Boone said about Coles next steps in the rehab proce s. Obviously, Gerrit will pour a lot into that, and well just keep taking it day by day, but at least a couple more [starts]. Well see if its, I dont know how many is it two, is it three? its gonna be what is best and well come to that decision as we go. A six-time All-Star, Cole was shut down in mid-March with nerve inflammation and edema in his pitching elbow. Go beyond the box score with the Bombers Sign up for Inside the Yankees by Greg Joyce, exclusively on Sports+. Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! He resumed playing catch on April 8, threw his first bullpen se sion in early May and faced batters for the first time on May 21. Over 3 / innings on Tuesday, Cole allowed two singles, walked none and struck out five at TD Bank Ballpark. He topped out at 97 mph. Its fun, its nice to have the adrenaline, Cole said of pitching in a real game for the first time this year. Gerrit Cole, making a rehab start for the Somerset Patriots, waves to the crowd as he walks off the field after he was removed from the game in the fourth inning on Tuesday. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post The Yankees havent just survived without their ace, they have thrived. They own the best record in the American League at 43-19, and their starting pitching has been terrific, second in all of baseball in ERA (2.69) behind the Phillies (2.68). It can get even better once Cole is back. But they wont rush him, despite losing right-hander Clarke Schmidt for an extended period of time due to a right lat injury. This is about Gerrit and making sure hes in the best place to be the best version of himself when he comes back, Boone said. Obviously, we know the impact he can have so I dont think where we are matters that much. Derrick Favors Jersey