The reigning AL Rookie of the Year has one final hurdle to clear on Tuesday night, but if he does, the Yankees now have his return date circled on the calendar.

Gerrit Cole, Clarke Schmidt are both out after having Tommy John surgery. Cam Schlittler had biceps soreness, and Max Fried is dealing with a blister. The rotation is dangerously thin with Carlos Rodon, Marcus Stroman, Will Warren and whoever gets healthy first.