The New York Yankees have been without ace Gerrit Cole all year. While he won't return to the big leagues this year, he seems to be doing well in his recovery.

It's a good news, bad news situation for the New York Yankees. Gerrit Cole is making progress in his return from injury, but it won't be enough. The good: Cole has begun his throwing program, according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone's comments to reporters on Monday.

Yankees' ace Gerrit Cole made 20 tosses on flat ground at the Stadium on Monday afternoon, being cleared to throw after elbow surgery.