Overview
- Aaron Boone said Saturday that Luis Gil will start for Triple-A on Sunday, then take Friday’s turn against the Rays as the Yankees’ fifth starter after Ryan Weathers.
- The Yankees opened 2026 with a four-man rotation because early off days removed the need for a fifth starter, leaning on Max Fried, Cam Schlittler, Will Warren and Weathers.
- The club optioned Gil to Triple-A to stay on a normal schedule during that stretch after a mixed spring that ended with five scoreless innings against the Orioles.
- Activating Gil will require a move to the 26-man roster, with multiple reports indicating the adjustment is most likely to come from the bullpen.
- New York’s rotation has led MLB in ERA during a 7-1 start, and Gil’s return adds depth as Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón continue to work back from injuries.