Yankees option Luis Gil to Triple-A after rough outing vs. Astros

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The New York Yankees made a decisive roster move following Sunday’s 7-4 loss to the Houston Astros, optioning right-hander Luis Gil to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after another difficult outing.

Gil, making just his fourth start of the season, struggled to find consistency on the mound. The 25-year-old surrendered six runs on five hits over four innings, issuing three walks and failing to record a single strikeout. The performance not only put the Yankees in an early hole but also raised further concerns about Gil’s ability to stabilize a rotation that has already dealt with inconsistency.

Through 19 1/3 innings this season, Gil now owns a 6.05 ERA, a number that reflects ongoing command issues and an inability to put hitters away. Once viewed as a promising young arm with electric stuff, Gil has shown flashes of potential but has yet to translate that into sustained success at the major league level this year.

Sunday’s outing against Houston highlighted many of those struggles. Gil frequently fell behind in counts, forcing him to throw hittable pitches in key situations. The Astros capitalized, stringing together timely hits and taking advantage of his lack of swing-and-miss effectiveness. Without his usual strikeout ability, Gil was unable to escape jams, leading to a short outing and increased pressure on the bullpen.

Yankees hit reset on Luis Gil, send struggling arm to Triple-A amid rotation concerns

The Yankees’ decision to option Gil suggests a need for reset and refinement rather than a long-term demotion. By sending him to Triple-A, the organization is giving him an opportunity to work on command, mechanics, and confidence away from the spotlight of the majors. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre will provide a lower-pressure environment where Gil can focus on regaining form.