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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 28: Luis Gil #81 of the New York Yankees speaks to the media during a press conference beforep laying the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game Three of the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
On Friday night, the New York Yankees will open up a series with the Milwaukee Brewers in Wisconsin.
The Yankees have been rolling, winning eight out of their last ten games.
Yankees Announce Luis Gil News
GettyLuis Gil #81 of the New York Yankees walks off of the field after being removed from the third inning of game one of the Division Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on October 04, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.
Earlier in the season, the Yankees optioned Luis Gil to Triple-A.
Ahead of Friday’s series with the Brewers, the organization announced an injury update on the 27-year-old.
Erik Boland of Newsday Sports wrote: “Aaron Boone said Luis Gil was put on the IL with “shoulder inflammation.” Gil won’t throw for at least the next three weeks. Boone said he didn’t believe the inflammation was the reason for Gil’s poor performance in the majors. “It’s new,” Boone said of the inflammation”
Aaron Boone said Luis Gil was put on the IL with “shoulder inflammation.” Gil won’t throw for at least the next three weeks. Boone said he didn’t believe the inflammation was the reason for Gil’s poor performance in the majors. “It’s new,” Boone said of the inflammation
Gil’s Career
GettyLuis Gil #81 of the New York Yankees attempts a pick-off to first base against the Cincinnati Reds during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium on July 02, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Gil has spent part of five seasons in the MLB (all with the Yankees).
Before getting sent down, he went 1-2 with a 6.05 ERA in four games this season.
Luis Gil has landed on the IL at Triple-A with shoulder inflammation. He will be shut down from throwing for at least three weeks, per Boone.
During the 2024 season, Gil won the Rookie of The Year Award, going 15-7 with a 3.50 ERA in 29 games.
While he struggled this year, he is still a player for Yankees fans to keep an eye on.
Gil could either be a key player for the Yankees (again) or used as a trade piece at some point.
The Yankees have made the following roster moves affecting SWB:
• RHP Elmer Rodriguez optioned by NY on 5/5 and has reported to SWB • RHP Luis Gil placed on the 7-Day Injured List • INF Marco Luciano promoted from Somerset
Social Media Reacts To Gil News
GettyStarting pitcher Luis Gil #81 of the New York Yankees reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of Game Four of the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 29, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
@amper0627: “Yankee career might be over”
Max Mannis: “Yeah I think we’ve seen this man’s last pitch as a Yankee”
@BobbyMilone29: “Ouch That shoulder been giving him issues for yrs”
@knicks2028: “Sucks, barring him somehow magically returning to his 2024 form when he rehabs it feels like hes thrown his last pitch in Pinstripes”
@JLas43_: “Yikes. It’s over”
Yankees Right Now
The Yankees are at the top of the American League East with a 26-12 record in 38 games.
They are 12-6 in 18 games on the road.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar