The Yankees may have miscalculated when they decided to hold onto 2024 AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil. The 26-year-old right-hander had a breakout season, tossing a career-high 151.2 innings with a 3.50 ERA, striking out hitters at an elite clip of 10.15 per nine innings. But for all his upside, there was always a flashing warning sign—his durability.
Gil has already undergone two elbow surgeries in his young career, and now, after removing himself from a bullpen session on Friday with shoulder discomfort, it appears the Yankees’ worst fear has arrived. Manager Aaron Boone hinted that Gil could miss significant time, needing to restart his ramp-up process once his shoulder is fully evaluated.