Yankees RHP Luis Gil (lat) begins rehab assignment

Field Level Media|published: 07/13/2025, 12:42pm EDT

Oct 29, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil (81) throws pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning during game four of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil is starting a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Sunday.

Gil, 27, was the American League Rookie of the Year in 2024 but has been sidelined all season. During spring training, he reported tightness in his pitching shoulder and eventually was diagnosed with a high-grade lat strain.

On June 21, he threw to batters in a workout at Yankee Stadium and now has progressed to game action.

Last season, Gil finished 15-7 with a 3.50 ERA in 29 starts. He struck out 171 in 151 2/3 innings but allowed 77 walks, the most in the majors.

The Yankees have been juggling their pitching rotation with the preseason losses of Gil and former Cy Young Award winner Gerrit Cole (Tommy John surgery). More recently, left-hander Ryan Yarbrough (right oblique strain) and right-hander Clarke Schmidt (Tommy John surgery) were placed on the injured list.

--Field Level Media