Yankees pitcher Luis Gil out at least 3 months due to lat strain

New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil will be out for at least three months due to a high-grade lat strain, with a six-week shutdown period before a potential return in the summer. General manager Brian Cashman confirmed the diagnosis, noting that Gil, the reigning AL Rookie of the Year, will need time for rest, flat-ground throwing, bullpens, and rehab games, totaling around three months. His absence will create an opening in the Yankees’ rotation, with Gerrit Cole, Max Fried, and Carlos Rodón as the first three starters, potentially giving opportunities to other pitchers like Marcus Stroman, Carlos Carrasco, Will Warren, and Allan Winans.

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