Yankees Put Luis Gil On 15-Day Injured List
3 months agoThe New York Yankees placed right-hander Luis Gil (back) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a lower-back strain and recalled right-handed pitching prospect Will Warren from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. The move comes after Gil had to leave his start early on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians with a back ailment. The 26-year-old could be running out of steam after missing most of the last two seasons due to Tommy John surgery. However, he has been excellent for most of 2024 for fantasy managers, going 12-6 with a 3.39 ERA (3.86 FIP), a 1.19 WHIP and a 144:66 K:BB in 124 2/3 innings over his 24 starts. Gil, who leads the league in walks, won't be eligible to return from the IL until Sept. 5, and the Yankees may elect not to rush him back so that they can have him fully healthy for a potential playoff run. Warren figures to replace Gil in the Yankees' rotation. UPDATE: The Yankees think Gil's back strain is minor. They hope he can continue throwing while on the IL, and manager Aaron Boone sees him returning as a starter.
Source: Yankees PR Department
Source: Yankees PR Department