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The New York Yankees have a strong pitching staff in the Majors.
There may no longer be room for a former American League Rookie of the Year.
However, the right-hander will attempt to crack the AL East club's bullpen before the regular season concludes.
Recently, the Yankees assigned right-hander Luis Gil to High-A Hudson Valley for a rehab assignment.
On May 8, Gil went on the IL at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre with right shoulder inflammation.
Last night was his first in-game appearance on the mound since being placed on the IL.
"Gil allowed a leadoff hit on the first pitch that he threw against High-A Wilmington, but he then immediately forced a pop-out to the second baseman on the following pitch," MLB.com's Matthew Ritchie reported. "The right-hander allowed the next batter to reach on a single before settling in to retire the next two he faced, notching a strikeout to end his outing."
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Gil threw 12 of his 13 pitches for strikes, a positive sign for the 28-year-old. He led all qualified pitchers with 77 walks in 2024.
According to Ritchie, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that Gil could "potentially" help the Yankees out in the bullpen later this season.
Gil began the season at Triple-A and struggled upon his return to the Majors, posting a 6.05 ERA with just 9 strikeouts and 11 walks in 4 starts.
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