Yankees' ROY Pitcher Luis Gil Out for 6+ Weeks with Lat Strain

New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil, last season's AL Rookie of the Year, will miss the start of the regular season and possibly more due to a high-grade lat strain. Manager Aaron Boone informed reporters on Monday that Gil will be shut down from throwing for at least six weeks after an MRI revealed the injury. There is no precise timeline for his return to throwing or taking the mound. "They're still gathering information," Boone said. "It's at least a six-week no-throw. We know that for sure. But he's still gotta be examined by the doc and then get the other opinions on everything there." Gil's injury was initially revealed on Friday when Boone reported that Gil was experiencing shoulder discomfort.
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The 26-year-old pitcher had an impressive first full season with the Yankees, earning AL Rookie of the Year honors. In 29 starts, he posted a 3.50 ERA and 1.193 WHIP with 171 strikeouts and 77 walks in 151.2 innings pitched. He also pitched in two postseason games, recording a 6.75 ERA in an ALCS start against the Cleveland Guardians and a World Series start against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Yankees are scheduled to open their season on March 27 at home against the Milwaukee Brewers, but they will have to do so without their star pitcher. Gil's absence will leave a significant gap in the Yankees' rotation as they look to start the season strong.