Overview

• Luis Gil, the Yankees' 2024 AL Rookie of the Year, has been diagnosed with a high-grade lat strain in his pitching shoulder.
• He will not throw for at least six weeks, with a potential return to the mound unlikely before June, depending on his recovery progress.
• Marcus Stroman, initially considered for a trade, is now expected to step into the rotation in Gil's absence.
• Gil's injury follows a standout 2024 season, where he posted a 15-7 record with a 3.50 ERA and 171 strikeouts over 151 2/3 innings.
• The Yankees face early-season challenges with Gil's injury and Giancarlo Stanton's absence but remain optimistic about their pitching depth.