Cole says he’s ready to start Tuesday against Orioles

Gerrit Cole played catch in the outfield at Citi Field before Sunday night’s Subway Series finale against the Mets and then proclaimed himself ready to start on Tuesday in Baltimore.

“Feels good,” said Cole, who left his last start a week ago Tuesday with left hamstring tightness. “On track for Tuesday.”

Cole said last week that he hoped he caught the injury before it became a bigger issue. He said he doesn’t expect to have any restrictions Tuesday.

“Be able to do my job,” he said. “I have no apprehension moving or pitching. Normal catch today, normal catch tomorrow.”

Velazquez sent down: Bronx-born shortstop Andrew Velazquez, who became a fan favorite after being called up Aug. 9, was sent to Triple-a Scranton/ Wilkes-barre to make room for Clarke Schmidt, Sunday night’s starting pitcher against the Mets. (The game wasn’t over in time for this edition. For the result and story, go to courant.com/sports/ baseball.)

“It was difficult,” Yankees manager Aaron

Boone said. “Obviously, he’s come up here and been a spark for us. Played really well for us. My message to him was ... making him very much aware of not only from the players’ standpoint of how much respect he’s gained in there, but also from myself and the coaches. He’s been a big part of this now, this season and frankly, I expect him to be a big part of it moving forward.”

Extra bases: Boone said Jonathan Loaisiga (right shoulder strain) is “doing a lot better” but has not started throwing yet. ... Clint Frazier will not return this season, Boone said. Frazier went on the injured list in early July with what initially was called vertigo and later amended to a vision issue . ... The Yankees’ game at Fenway Park on Sept. 26 has been selected for ESPN’S “Sunday Night Baseball” and will start at 7 p.m.

Old timers’ day: Mets 41-year-old lefthander Rich Hill is set to face Cardinals 40-year-old righty Adam Wainwright on Monday in a showdown of veterans who’ve still got it. Hill (6-6, 3.82) has allowed three earned runs over 17 innings in his previous three starts, and Wainwright (15-7, 2.98) pitched into the ninth inning against the Dodgers in a 5-4 win his last time out.