AL East Notes: Gil, Bastardo, Lux
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Key Points:
- The Yankees will start the season with a four-man pitching rotation featuring Max Fried, Cam Schlittler, Will Warren, and Ryan Weathers due to a light schedule of nine games in the first 13 days.
- Luis Gil, last year's AL Rookie of the Year, is currently the odd man out as a fifth starter and may be used in a piggyback role or potentially start the season in the minors.
- Gil's 2024 season was hampered by a right lat strain, limiting him to 11 starts and 57 innings, and his advanced metrics suggest he was somewhat lucky to maintain a 3.32 ERA.
- The Yankees' cautious approach with Gil reflects ongoing uncertainty about his performance, although pitching coach Matt Blake noted some promising adjustments in Gil's pitching mechanics.
