As was to be expected, New York Yankees righty Luis Gil has hit the rookie wall. The playoffs are knocking on the door, which means it’s time to finally have that conversation.
Gil struggled in Monday’s 12-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox and never had full control of his pitches. He gave up four runs on seven hits with two walks and three strikeouts in four innings. The two walks put his MLB-leading count at 60.
It’s certainly been a welcome-to-the-big-leagues season for Gil. He joined the rotation in spring training after elbow soreness sidelined ace and reigning AL Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole.