Luis Gil's Mid-April Return Looms: Yankees Set Timeline for 2024 Rookie of the Year

Luis Gil is coming back to the Bronx, and it's happening sooner than later. Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed Wednesday that the right-hander is in line to rejoin New York's rotation in mid-April, but not before a pit stop in Triple-A first.

Here's the deal: Gil didn't crack the starting rotation to open the season. After posting a 2-1 record with a 4.66 ERA across six spring training starts, the 2024 American League Rookie of the Year ended up on the outside looking in while the Yankees went with a four-man rotation to kick things off.

The Long Road Back for Gil

This isn't Gil's first rodeo with bad timing and injury headaches. Last season was a mess for the young righty. He spent the early part of the year on the injured list dealing with a high-grade lat strain and didn't even make his season debut until August 3rd. When he finally did pitch last year, he put together a solid 4-1 record with a 3.32 ERA across 11 starts.

Now Boone has a clear plan to get Gil back in the mix. Gil recently threw at the team's spring training complex in Florida and is heading north to join Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. "He'll throw his bullpen with Triple-A, make his next start," Boone said, "and then be in line for the next one with us."

Rodón's Hamstring Update

On the injury front, there's some better news with Carlos Rodón. The left-hander experienced right hamstring tightness while going through his throwing program on Tuesday, but threw off a mound again Wednesday and will travel to New York for the Yankees' home opener Friday against Miami.

Boone remains cautiously optimistic about the situation. "It does seem to be a minor thing," he said, though the team will monitor Rodón closely over the next couple of days. No tests have been scheduled. Rodón's planned rehab start for Double-A Somerset might get pushed back depending on how he feels, but Boone expects to have a clearer picture soon.

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