URGENT UPDATE: New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Luis Gil is one step closer to his highly anticipated 2025 debut after a standout rehab start on July 14, 2023. Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed his satisfaction with Gil’s performance, stating, “Stuff was good, decent command,” after reviewing the game video.
In his second rehab outing for Double-A Somerset, Gil delivered a dominant performance, throwing 31⁄3 innings, striking out seven batters, and allowing just two runs on two hits. Despite giving up a two-run homer in the first inning, Gil showed promise by throwing 39 of his 57 pitches for strikes, demonstrating his potential to rejoin the Yankees rotation soon.
Boone noted the notable velocity on Gil’s fastball, saying, “You see the jump on that fastball seemed like last night he was kind of living in that 95 mph range. I think I saw him up to 97 mph,” indicating his readiness to return to the major leagues.
Gil’s path to recovery has been arduous, as he has been sidelined all season due to a strained lat muscle suffered during spring training. The 2024 AL Rookie of the Year boasts an impressive record of 15-7 with a 3.50 ERA and 171 strikeouts in 1512⁄3 innings last season.
Looking ahead, Gil is scheduled for one more minor league start at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, which could be pivotal for his return to the Yankees lineup. As fans eagerly await news on his potential comeback, his performance in the upcoming start will be crucial in determining his readiness for the big leagues.
This developing story holds significant implications for the Yankees as they seek to strengthen their pitching rotation. Keep an eye on updates as Gil inches closer to rejoining the team, a move that could have a substantial impact on their season’s trajectory.
