Gil Shines: 6 Strikeouts in Triumphant Return with the Yankees, Reinforced Rotation!

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil showed his worth in a recent rehab outing with the Double-A Somerset team, striking out six batters in 3⅓ innings.In Sunday’s game, Gil allowed one run, the result of a home run by Charles McAdoo for New Hampshire in the fourth inning.The 27-year-old pitcher, who has been out of action since spring training due to a right lat strain, walked one and threw 50 pitches, 36 of which were strikes.The return of Gil could be a great boost for the Yankees’ rotation, which has suffered significant losses. Gerrit Cole and Clarke Schmidt are out for the season due to elbow injuries.Gil, who was the American League Rookie of the Year in 2024, had an outstanding season with a 15-7 record and a 3.50 ERA in 29 starts for the American League East champions. In 151¾ innings, he struck out 171 batters and gave up 77 walks, the most in the league.Gil interrupted a bullpen session on February 28 due to stiffness in his throwing shoulder. A second MRI revealed a high-grade strain in the latissimus dorsi.