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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 Sunday afternoon, the New York Yankees will look to win their series with the Cincinnati Reds in the Bronx.
They won Friday’s game by a score of 5-0 (but are coming off a 10-2 loss on Saturday).
Therefore, the winner of Sunday’s game will take the series.
New York Yankees Announce Luis Gil News
GettyLuis Gil #81 of the New York Yankees throws a pitch during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium on April 15, 2026 in New York City. All players are wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day.
During their series with the Reds, the Yankees announced an update on Luis Gil.
Gary Phillips of NY Daily News Sports wrote (on Saturday): “Aaron Boone said that Luis Gil (shoulder inflammation) started throwing last weekend.”
Aaron Boone said that Luis Gil (shoulder inflammation) started throwing last weekend. #Yankees
Gil had gone 1-2 with a 6.05 ERA in four games this season.
MLB.com wrote (on June 20): “Resumed throwing weekend of June 13-14. Placed on IL while pitching with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.”
According to the site, he could still return to action in August.
Despite being in Triple-A, Gil is still a notable player on the Yankees 40-man roster.
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