Luis Gil made a good next step toward a Yankees return, completing his first rehab start with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
The Yankees transferred Gil's rehab from Double-A to Triple-A and the 2024 AL Rookie of the Year was roughed up a bit on Wednesday. Going up against the Rochester Red Wings, Gil pitched into the fourth inning, but it could have been better if not for one inning.
After allowing a solo shot to lead off his night, Gil would cruise until the third inning. He allowed three runs on two walks and three hits. The big knock came off the bat of Nick Schnell, who doubled in two runs with runners on first and second and two outs. Gil would complete the inning and get one out in the fourth before he was pulled after 67 pitches (44 strikes).
Gil allowed five runs on four hits and three walks while striking out four batters in what is expected to be a lengthy rehab assignment.
Prior to Wednesday, Gil made two starts with Somerset. In those two appearances, he allowed three runs in 6.2 innings while striking out 13 batters.
It's unclear whether this will be Gil's final rehab start, but manager Aaron Boone said there was no intention of rushing the young right-hander back from his right lat strain.
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