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Why Yankees aren't 'breaking a sweat' with Luis Gil decision
TL;DR
The Yankees optioned Luis Gil to Triple-A after a poor performance against the Astros, where he allowed four runs without a strikeout. Despite his struggles, the Yankees are not panicking, as they have healthy pitchers like Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon.
Key points
- Yankees optioned Luis Gil to Triple-A after poor outing
- Gil allowed four runs without a strikeout against the Astros
- Yankees not panicking due to healthy pitchers like Cole and Rodon
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The New York Yankees optioned right-hander Luis Gil to Triple-A after Sunday's loss against the Astros.
Gil allowed two two-run home runs and did not strike out a batter in four innings. He does not look like the same caliber of pitcher who won the 2024 AL Rookie of the Year.
But FanSided's Austin Owens believes there's no reason for the Yankees to panic. If Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon were healthy, Gil would likely be moved to the bullpen or making starts in Triple-A regardless.
"While most MLB teams would be going into panic mode if a former Rookie of the Year performed as poorly as Gil has, the Yankees are not even breaking a sweat over this situation," Owens wrote Monday. "In fact, sooner rather than later, there may not have been a spot for him in Aaron Boone's rotation anyway."
New York's potent offense gives them enough flexibility to make a move like this.
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Q&A
Why did the Yankees option Luis Gil to Triple-A?
The Yankees optioned Luis Gil to Triple-A due to his poor performance, allowing four runs and failing to strike out any batters in his last outing.
What does Luis Gil's performance mean for the Yankees' rotation?
Luis Gil's struggles indicate that he may not have had a spot in the Yankees' rotation, especially with healthy pitchers like Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon available.
How did Luis Gil perform in his last game against the Astros?
In his last game against the Astros, Luis Gil allowed two two-run home runs and did not record a strikeout over four innings.
