Luis Gil Removed from Roster as Yankees Set Four-Man Rotation for Opening Day
The New York Yankees have officially removed starting pitcher Luis Gil and optioned him to Triple-A ahead of their April opening game, confirming a four-man rotation that excludes the former Rookie of the Year despite his strong performance against Tampa Bay earlier in March.
Key Points
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1The New York Yankees have finalized their Opening Day roster for the 2025 season with a four-man starting rotation consisting of Max Fried, Cam Schulten (or Schlittler), Will Warren, and Ryan Weathers.
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2Starting pitcher Luis Gil was not included on this initial list despite being named AL Rookie of the Year in 2024 following an inconsistent spring training performance.
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3The Yankees plan to keep their fifth starter option for later by sending players like Luis Gil down to Triple-A rather than using him immediately at Opening Day.
Developments
Perspectives
Starting pitcher Luis Gil has not been named to the New York Yankees' Opening Day roster and will begin his 2026 campaign in the minors following an inconsistent showing during spring training.
— [Mar 24, 20:38] AmnyThe new four-man starting rotation for the upcoming season consists of Max Fried, Cam Schultzer (or Schlittler), Will Warren and Ryan Weathers with Luis Gil being left out as an odd man.
— [Mar 24, 19:36] Athlonsports"The Yankees felt good enough about their starting rotation without [Luis], they're sending the former Rookie of Year to Triple-A."
— (Mar 24) ThebigleadNew York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil will be optioned down after Aaron Boone confirmed his Opening Day roster plans on February 21, 2026. The team is using this move to add two additional relievers—Jake Bird and Brent Headrick—to their nine-man bullpen while keeping the fifth starter spot open for April additions like Paul Blackburn or Cade Winquest until mid-April when Gil may be called up from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
The New York Yankees are demoting 2024 American League Rookie of the Year Luis Gil to Triple-A before their Opening Day against San Francisco due to his poor spring training performance. The team will start with a four-man rotation while placing Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon on injured lists, leaving pressure for Gil as he remains under contract until April when other pitchers may return or remain unavailable.