SAN DIEGO Gerrit Cole faced hitters for the second time Saturday in Tampa, throwing two 15-pitch innings in a simulated game against minor leaguers at the clubs player development complex. It came four days after since being shut down with elbow nerve inflammation and edema in March. We hit all our Al-Farouq Aminu Jersey goals, Cole told the A sociated Pre s before the in San Diego. We did exactly what we wanted to do today. Threw a lot of strikes, so pretty good. Gerrit Cole Getty Images The reigning AL Cy Young winner is expected to face hitters again in four or five days before potentially beginning a rehab a signment. Explore More The Yankees may use most if not all of the 30-day rehab clock to build Cole up properly, though its po sible he could return by the end of June, if not the beginning of July. Hassan Whiteside Jersey