Cole will remain with the Yankees on the four-year, $144 million contract he had previously opted out of, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Cole opted out of his contract with the Yankees on Saturday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

Cole took a no-decision Wednesday versus the Dodgers, getting charged with five runs (zero earned) on four hits and four walks over 6.2 innings. He struck out six.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Monday that Cole will start Friday in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.

Cole will start Game 2 of the ALCS on Tuesday, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Cole (6-5) took the loss Saturday as the Yankees were downed 7-1 by the Red Sox, surrendering seven runs on five hits and three walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out two and hit three batters with pitches.

Cole (6-4) allowed two unearned runs on three hits and a walk while striking out seven over six innings to take the loss Sunday versus the Cubs.

Cole (calf) is listed as the Yankees' scheduled starting pitcher for Sunday's game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Cole (5-2) earned the win Thursday, allowing one hit while walking five over six scoreless frames against the Guardians. He struck out two.

Cole (4-2) earned the win Friday over Detroit, allowing four hits and two walks over six scoreless innings. He struck out eight.