The New York Yankees’ pitching rotation has taken another hit, as rookie Luis Gil left his start against the Cleveland Guardians with lower back tightness. Gil’s performance was clearly affected by the injury, as he struggled with his control, pitching only three innings while allowing three runs, three hits, and six walks, along with three strikeouts. The Yankees eventually lost the game 9-5 in 12 innings.
At this time, no imaging is scheduled for Gil, and it’s uncertain whether he will need to miss his next start or be placed on the injured list. If Gil is unable to pitch, it’s likely that Will Warren, who has made three starts this season with an 8.59 ERA, would step into the rotation. This is a critical concern for the Yankees, who are already dealing with the absence of Clarke Schmidt due to a lat strain.
The Yankees’ starting rotation has been showing signs of fatigue, with the team’s starters posting a 5.64 ERA since June 20—the worst in Major League Baseball during that span. Additionally, they have struggled with home runs allowed (1.78 HR/9) and walks (3.46 BB/9). This decline in pitching performance has coincided with a 22-28 record since June 20, ranking among the worst in baseball over that period.
Despite these struggles, the Yankees remain just 0.5 games behind the Baltimore Orioles for first place in the AL East, making it crucial for the rotation to regain form as the season heads into its final stretch. The team will be hoping that Gil’s injury is not serious and that he can contribute effectively as they push for a playoff spot.
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