Gerrit Cole allowed three home runs to the Mets on Saturday as the Yankees were routed 12-2, marking the second straight start in which the right-hander has been plagued by the long ball. Per ESPN, Cole acknowledged after the game that he needs to "start making adjustments," though answers eluded him on how to solve the problem.

One account from Jomboy Media, shared on Reddit, reported that Cole refused to start the game before the official start time and then allowed a lead-off home run. That detail has not been confirmed by the other outlets covering the game.

With the Yankees on the cusp of a playoff berth, Cole's recent struggles at the plate—surrendering multiple home runs in consecutive outings—have become a pressing concern as the team looks to stabilize its rotation down the stretch.