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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.

DJ LeMahieu #26 of the New York Yankees is congratulated by teammates after hitting a walk off single during the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on August 4, 2024, in New York.
CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 19: Marcus Stroman #0 and Luis Gil #81 of the New York Yankees celebrate after winning Game Five of the American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on October 19, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Feb 15, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil (81) participates in spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • 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.