The New York Yankees announced on Wednesday that starter Luis Gil will be placed on the 15-day IL after suffering a lower back strain.
Gil exited his start on Tuesday in the fourth inning due to tightness in his lower back. He struck out three batters, walked six, and allowed three earned runs while giving a home run before being forced to leave the game.
Gil has had a good season up until this point. He has a 12-6 record with a 3.39 ERA. His 12 wins are tied for third-most among starting pitchers in the MLB this season. Gil has totaled 144 strikeouts, which is the 22nd-most among active pitchers. Gil has also started 24 games for the Yankees in his first full season on an MLB roster.
The Yankees recalled RHP Will Warren from their Triple-A affiliate Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to replace Gil on the team’s active roster.
Yankees Manager Aaron Boone stated that Gil’s injury is minor and he should not miss an extended period of time. Boone is hoping Gil can return towards the end his 15-day IL period.
New York hosts the Cleveland Guardians in the second game of their three-game series tonight at 7:05 P.M. ET. The Yankees are the favorites in this game at -198 on DraftKings Sportsbook. This game also has an over-under of 8 runs on DraftKings Sportsbook.
The Crown Is Yours: Sign up for DraftKings and experience the ultimate host for games and betting experiences!
I am a promoter at DraftKings and am also an avid fan and user (my username is ryanwohl) and may sometimes play on my personal account in the games that I offer advice on. Although I have expressed my personal view on the games and strategies above, they do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of DraftKings and do not constitute a representation that any particular strategy will guarantee success. All customers should use their own skill and judgment in building lineups. I may also deploy different players and strategies than what I recommend above. I am not an employee of DraftKings and do not have access to any non-public information.
