New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil will be out for at least two months after being diagnosed with a high-grade lat strain in his right shoulder. Manager Aaron Boone did not disclose a specific timeline, but he said Gil won’t throw for at least six weeks before needing to build back up again.
This injury may impact the team’s rotation, potentially leading Marcus Stroman to open the season as the fifth starter. The Yankees have veteran pitcher Carlos Carrasco and young starters Will Warren and Brent Headrick on their 40-man roster, providing some depth to the rotation.
Gil’s injury is a setback for the team, which was hoping he could continue his strong performance from last season. He had a remarkable rookie year, going 15-7 with a 3.50 ERA in 151⅔ innings and compiling 171 strikeouts. The cause of his injury is unclear, but it may be related to the increased workload he experienced last season.
“We feel like we’re in a good spot with who we have,” Boone said, referring to the team’s depth in the rotation. “We’re methodical in how our guys prepare and throw, which should help us navigate these situations.”
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44098130/yankees-luis-gil-shut-least-6-weeks-due-lat-strain