Yankees Option Luis Gil To Triple-A
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Yankees have optioned pitcher Luis Gil to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after a poor start against the Astros, where he allowed six earned runs over four innings without recording a strikeout.
- Gil has struggled this season with a 6.05 ERA, more walks (11) than strikeouts (9), and has given up six home runs in just 19 1/3 innings, raising concerns about his performance.
- After missing most of last season due to a right lat strain, Gil’s difficulties have continued into 2026, prompting the Yankees to send him down to work on his mechanics.
- The Yankees expect Carlos Rodon to return to the rotation within two weeks following rehab starts, while Gerrit Cole remains about a month away from returning after Tommy John surgery.
- Once healthy, Rodon and Cole will join Max Fried, Cam Schlittler, Will Warren, and possibly Ryan Weathers, with the Yankees likely to use a six-man rotation or creative pitching strategies to manage workloads during the season.
