Luis Gil is set to make his Yankees debut in 2025 after a lengthy wait.

Yankees Set to See Lewis Gill’s Return

MIAMI – The Yankees are eager to see what Lewis Gill can deliver this time around.

This year’s American League Rookie of the Year had his comeback delayed due to a spring training injury in 2025. However, he is set to pitch against the Marlins on Sunday.

“I’ve really been looking forward to this moment,” Gill mentioned through an interpreter before facing the Marlins in a 2-0 loss on Saturday. “Since my injury, I just wanted to get back on the field as soon as possible. It took a while, but I followed my recovery plan closely and I’m grateful to be back.”

In 2024, Gill had an impressive record of 15 wins, 7 losses, a 3.50 ERA, and 171 strikeouts.

His return comes just after the trade deadline, where the Yankees were unable to secure a starting pitcher despite their efforts.

To make room for Gill, the team released Marcus Stroman last Friday.

“This is huge for us,” said pitching coach Matt Blake. “He had a standout year last year. When healthy, he’s one of the top right-handed pitchers around. If we can bring him back to form, it’ll make a significant difference for us.”

On February 28th, Gill felt discomfort and had to cut short his spring training sessions. An MRI the following day identified a high-grade LAT strain.

Gill pitched in the fourth inning, while others took the mound in the second innings for Double A Somerset and Triple A Scranton Wilkes. Overall, he logged 14¹/₃ innings, with 9 runs scored, 11 hits allowed, 24 strikeouts, and 7 walks—though these stats are not indicative of his progress.

“His rehab went smoothly, though it was disappointing for him to shut down mid-spring training,” manager Aaron Boone said. “There haven’t been any major setbacks. Overall, he felt good about his progress, and it seems he’s ready to go.”

Blake noted that Gill threw 75 pitches in his final warm-up, estimating he would be in the low ’80s for pitches on Sunday. But ultimately, every pitch counts from the start. Progress can take time, and he may adjust as needed.

“I’ve just told him to be himself,” Blake added. “He’s handled his rehab well, and he doesn’t need to do anything extraordinary. He knows his capabilities; he just needs to focus on his delivery and attack the zone.”