Yankees Ace Gerrit Cole Leaves Start With Right Calf ‘Cramp’

Cole exited in the top of the 5th inning vs. the Red Sox

Cole did not appear injured at any point during his outing

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole left his start against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night with a right calf cramp.

Cole exited the game in the top of the 5th inning after throwing 78 pitches. He allowed two runs on four hits while striking out eight batters.

The Yankees said after the game that Cole is day-to-day with the injury.

Cole did not appear to be injured at any point during his outing. He was throwing hard and was in command of his pitches.

The Yankees are hopeful that Cole's injury is not serious. He is one of the best pitchers in baseball and they need him to be healthy if they want to win the World Series.

What is a calf cramp?

A calf cramp is a sudden, involuntary contraction of the calf muscle.

Calf cramps are common and can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

• Dehydration
• Overuse
• Muscle fatigue
• Electrolyte imbalance

How is a calf cramp treated?

Most calf cramps will resolve on their own within a few minutes.

There are a few things you can do to help relieve a calf cramp, including:

• Stretching the calf muscle
• Massaging the calf muscle
• Applying heat or ice to the calf muscle
• Drinking plenty of fluids

How can I prevent calf cramps?

There are a few things you can do to help prevent calf cramps, including:

• Staying hydrated
• Warming up properly before exercising
• Stretching the calf muscles regularly
• Eating a healthy diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains