The Yankees have placed Luis Gil on the 60-day IL with a right lat strain.

Fantasy Impact

Gil is expected to miss at least three months with a high-grade lat strain. The move was made to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for Ryan Yarbough, who was signed to a contract Monday.

Yankees GM Brian Cashman said it is going to be at least three months before they get Luis Gil back.

Fantasy Impact

Gil received another MRI back in New York this week. It confirmed what they said originally of a high-grade lat strain and six-week shutdown.

Luis Gil has been diagnosed with a high-grade lat strain and will open the season on the injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters Gil will be shut down from throwing for six weeks. The earliest he can return is likely at some point in May. Marcus Stroman is likely next up in the Yankees rotation, though prospect Will Warren could also be in play.

Luis Gil was pulled from his Friday bullpen session due to shoulder tightness and will undergo an MRI on Saturday, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

The reigning AL Rookie of the Year was gearing up for his first Grapefruit League start, but this shoulder issue could throw a wrench in his Opening Day plans. Anything more than a brief throwing pause might sideline him to kick off 2025, with Marcus Stroman ready to step in as the Yankees’ fifth starter. Fantasy managers banking on Gil’s breakout arm should brace for uncertainty—his status hinges on Saturday’s scan results.

Luis Gil struggled in Saturday's matchup, surrendering six earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out five over 5 2/3 innings in a 9-4 loss to the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

This outing marks a rare blip in what has been a strong season for Gil, who carries a solid 3.50 ERA and 1.19 WHIP. Despite the rough start, his season-long performance, including a 10.1 K/9 and 15 wins, suggests this game may be more of an anomaly than a trend. Fantasy managers should consider this start a hiccup in an otherwise reliable campaign.