Luis Gil to Triple-A: Yankees prepare their rotation; MLB 2026 on Netflix

Luis Gil Starts in Triple-A, Awaiting the Call to the Yankees in 2026

MESA, ARIZONA – Dominican pitcher Luis Gil will start the 2026 season in Triple-A, awaiting integration into the New York Yankees’ rotation later on. Manager Aaron Boone announced that the 2024 American League Rookie of the Year will start the season in Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. This decision is part of the team’s plan to continue the pitcher’s development and allow his integration as a fifth starter when needed. Gil, 27 years old, recorded a 2-1 record with an ERA of 4.66 during spring training, after pitching 57 innings the previous season. The Yankees’ coaching staff is confident in his good physical condition and hopes that he can contribute to the team during the season by being called up to the Major Leagues.

Boone explained that this decision is not based on poor performance in the preseason, but rather on the current structure of the team’s pitching staff and internal competition for rotation spots.

Aaron Boone, Yankees Manager

The Yankees Open the 2026 Season on Netflix

The Yankees will kick off the 2026 season facing the San Francisco Giants in the Opening Night game of Major League Baseball, which will be played at Oracle Park in San Francisco. This match will be broadcast worldwide by the Netflix platform, marking the first time an official MLB game will be broadcast live through this streaming service. The game will feature Max Fried as the starting pitcher for the Yankees and Logan Webb for the Giants, in a matchup between two historic teams in Major League Baseball. This inaugural day is part of an agreement that also includes the broadcast of the Home Run Derby and the Field of Dreams Game during the 2026 season, expanding the presence of Major League Baseball on digital platforms. The official Opening Day of Major League Baseball will be Thursday, with 11 games on the schedule. Other teams will start their season on Friday.