Gerrit Cole, the New York Yankees' star pitcher and AL Cy Young Award winner, is making strides in his recovery from elbow nerve inflammation and edema.

Cole successfully threw 15 pitches off the mound, clocking an average of 89 mph on his fastball, marking his first time pitching since March.

The Yankees have yet to set a specific date for Cole's return to the mound, though he's eligible to come off the injured list in late May.

Despite Cole's absence, the Yankees' rotation remains strong with a 21-13 record and ranks ninth in rotation ERA among other teams.