Luis Gil

Luis Gil is in line to make his season debut for the Yankees on Friday at Tampa Bay.

Fantasy Impact

The Yankees' early schedule has allowed them to operate with a four-man rotation to this point, leaving Gil as the odd man out so far. That is expected to change this upcoming Friday. Gil will start at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday before making his MLB season debut on the typical four days of rest.

Luis Gil will start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this weekend

Fantasy Impact

Gil opened the season in the minors to get his pitch count stretched out. If all goes well, he could be called back up next week.

The Yankees are opening the season with a four-man rotation and won't need a fifth starter until April 11 in Tampa Bay, so Gil will head to the minors to stay stretched out rather than serve in a bullpen role. Manager Aaron Boone announced the decision Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Gil missed the first four months of 2025 with a lat strain before returning for 11 starts, posting a 3.32 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 41:33 K:BB across 57 innings. He allowed 10 earned runs including six home runs with a 24:5 K:BB across 19.1 spring innings.

Luis Gil and the New York Yankees have avoided arbitration with the righthander scheduled to make $2.1625 million in 2026.

Fantasy Impact

Gil missed a good portion of the 2025 season and was limited to just 11 starts with the Yankees. He went 4-1 with a 3.32 ERA but did have a very high 13.5% walk rate in 57 innings. Gil was the 2024 AL Rookie of the Year after winning 15 games with a 3.50 ERA in 29 starts that season. Gil will open the 2026 campaign in the Yankees' rotation, likely slotting behind Max Fried and, possibly, Cam Schlittler.

Luis Gil allowed two earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out two over five innings in Sunday's win against the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact

After yesterday's performance, Gil concluded the season with a 3.32 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and a 4-1 record across 11 starts.