Yankees react fast after Luis Gil gets lit up by Astros

TL;DR

Luis Gil was sent to Triple-A after a poor performance against the Astros, where he allowed six earned runs in four innings. The Yankees are expected to promote another pitcher ahead of their series against the Rangers.

Key points

Luis Gil sent to Triple-A after poor outing against Astros
Gave up six earned runs in four innings pitched
Yankees expected to promote another pitcher soon

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Just hours after the Houston Astros hammered Luis Gil to snap the New York Yankees' eight-game winning streak, the former AL Rookie of the Year has been asked to report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

In the series finale, Gil pitched four innings and failed to record a strikeout. His pitches were all over the place as he gave up six earned runs on five hits and three walks in the 7-4 loss. The right-hander has given up six home runs in the last 19.1 innings.

The Yankees haven't announced the corresponding move, but they will likely promote another pitcher before the Texas Rangers series starts.

From the swift move, it's clear that the Yankees want Luis Gil to work on his stuff so that what happened on Sunday doesn't happen again. Gil started the season in Triple-A as the Yankees didn't need a fifth starter due to a relaxed schedule early on. After returning, he has made four starts for a 6.05 ERA as he has struggled to keep the ball in the yard.

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Luis Gil might have to wait in line for Yankees call-up

Before the next call-up comes for Luis Gil, the Yankees might reach a point where they might not need him. Carlos Rodon and Gerrit Cole are both rehabbing well. Rodon is just two assignments away from potentially returning. Meanwhile, it might take Cole a month to get back to the major league roster.

Q&A

Why was Luis Gil sent to Triple-A by the Yankees?

Luis Gil was sent to Triple-A to work on his pitching after giving up six earned runs in a game against the Astros.

What were Luis Gil's stats in the game against the Astros?

In the game against the Astros, Luis Gil pitched four innings, allowing six earned runs on five hits and three walks without recording a strikeout.

Who will the Yankees likely promote after sending Gil to Triple-A?

The Yankees have not announced the specific player, but they are expected to promote another pitcher before their series against the Texas Rangers.