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Yankees' Luis Gil set to return to rotation
Right-hander scheduled to make Minor League start before rejoining MLB club
Apr. 4, 2026 at 9:04pm
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New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil is set to return to the team's starting rotation, with his first start tentatively scheduled for the club's first game back at Tropicana Field against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Gil, who was the American League's Rookie of the Year in 2024, had been limited to the minors to start the season as the Yankees opened with a four-man rotation.
Why it matters
Gil's return to the rotation is an important development for the Yankees, as he was a key part of their starting staff in 2024 and the team will be looking to him to provide stability and production as they aim to return to the playoffs this season.
The details
Manager Aaron Boone announced that Gil will make a Minor League start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, and then slot into the Yankees' rotation on regular rest, which would be Friday against the Rays in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Yankees were able to open the season with a four-man rotation due to early off-days, but Gil - who posted a 4.66 ERA in 19 1/3 spring innings - was left out initially. He'll now follow Ryan Weathers in the rotation.
- Gil is scheduled to make a Minor League start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at Rochester on Sunday.
- Gil is tentatively lined up to make his first MLB start of the season on Friday, April 11, against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The players
Luis Gil
A right-handed pitcher for the New York Yankees who was the American League's Rookie of the Year in 2024.
Aaron Boone
The manager of the New York Yankees.
Max Fried
A starting pitcher for the New York Yankees.
Cam Schlittler
A starting pitcher for the New York Yankees.
Will Warren
A starting pitcher for the New York Yankees.
Ryan Weathers
A starting pitcher for the New York Yankees.
What’s next
Gil's performance in his Minor League start on Sunday will be closely watched, as the Yankees determine if he is ready to rejoin the MLB rotation on Friday against the Rays.
The takeaway
The return of Luis Gil to the Yankees' starting rotation is an important development as the team looks to build on its success from 2024 and make another push for the playoffs. Gil's ability to regain the form that made him the AL Rookie of the Year will be crucial to the Yankees' pitching staff this season.
