Yankees' Luis Gil Faces Shoulder Injury Setback, MRI Scheduled

The reigning AL Rookie of the Year’s shoulder tightness raises concerns for New York’s rotation depth as Marcus Stroman emerges as a potential replacement.

Luis Gil, the Yankees’ 2024 AL Rookie of the Year, experienced shoulder tightness during a bullpen session and is scheduled for an MRI to assess the severity of the issue.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone described the injury as 'concerning' and suggested it could sideline Gil for an unspecified period of time.
Gil’s absence would leave a gap in the Yankees’ starting rotation, which also includes Gerrit Cole, Max Fried, Carlos Rodón, and Clarke Schmidt, the latter of whom is dealing with a back issue.
Marcus Stroman, initially considered for a trade during the offseason, is now expected to step into the rotation, providing critical depth amid injuries to key pitchers.
Additional rotation options include Will Warren and Carlos Carrasco, though other potential candidates, such as JT Brubaker, are also sidelined with injuries.