Luis Gil has impressed as a pitcher for the New York Yankees during spring training, with scouts praising his performance. Gil showcased his skills in multiple outings, including a strong display against the Mets. Despite permitting two runs in his final spring appearance, Gil struck out five batters over four innings. The competition for the fifth starter position was intense, with Gil ultimately being selected for the role. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed Gil as the Yankees' fifth starter, highlighting his potential to contribute significantly to the team.
Marcus Stroman on his successful final tuneup before the regular season and his thoughts on Luis Gil starting the season as the No. 5. “He’s electric,” Stroman said. “I think he can go out there and dominate.” https://t.co/zSSGWUfSPq
Marcus Stroman had a very impressive spring with the Yankees https://t.co/kacpoSjVRp
Marcus Stroman finishes his spring with six scoreless innings at 85 pitches. 2.61 ERA in 20.2 innings
Luis Gil earns Yankees’ final rotation spot after eye-opening spring https://t.co/bNV4mEepgE https://t.co/7pX4kweUkJ
Feel like Luis Gil as the Yankees 5th starter could lead to something much more exciting than just a guy adequately filling in for a couple months. In the end he was the obvious choice with no restrictions post TJ. This will be good
Luis Gil feels like the right choice for the fifth starter job because his stuff has looked the best out of all those guys https://t.co/ggNTO3NC6r
Luis Gil named Yankees 5th starter! REACTION https://t.co/8wlDOaZRSW https://t.co/KqM6EUb80d
Yankees name Luis Gil No. 5 starter to begin season: Righty will fill out rotation hurt by Gerrit Cole injury https://t.co/LEAt3h5kRM
Luis Gil has been named the #Yankees’ fifth starter https://t.co/oHEDEbnVLi
One rival scout, assigned to the Yankees throughout spring training, on Gil being named the fifth starter: "They should have. That was some of the best s*** I saw all spring."
Luis Gil will be the #Yankees’ fifth starter, Aaron Boone announced.
Luis Gil — fifth starter.
Aaron Boone says Luis Gil was told this morning in Tampa by Brian Cashman and Matt Blake that he will open the season as the Yankees’ fifth starter.
Luis Gil definitely earned the Yankees' fifth starter role. Let's hope that his spring success gives him good momentum in the regular season.
Luis Gil — the Yankees No. 5 starter https://t.co/MzwG7kuWV8
Luis Gil has been named the Yankees fifth starter in the rotation, per @GJoyce9 https://t.co/AHc6lIM8II
Luis Gil will be the Yankees’ fifth starter, per Aaron Boone.
Luis Gil is in the thick of the competition to make the Opening Day roster, with his electric outing March 11 at the Phillies in Clearwater forcing the Yankees to take notice. The Phillies, including two-time MVP Bryce Harper, took notice, too… https://t.co/kG2W5sjWdO
ICYMI https://t.co/Z8GJNGlC00 The Yankees no longer are doing arbitrary innings caps, which is among the reasons Luis Gil is in play to be the No. 5 starter.
https://t.co/Z8GJNGlC00 The Yankees no longer are doing arbitrary innings caps, which is among the reasons Luis Gil is in play to be the No. 5 starter.
Yankees’ rotation contender Luis Gil has no innings restrictions https://t.co/yoeuacj09N https://t.co/a6YQtnODms
Luis Gil, Will Warren make Yankees’ fifth starter decision even tougher https://t.co/td6HBYjo3A https://t.co/14dVY1SWm1
The #HochyPokey: Luis Gil wrapped up his strong case to crack the Opening Day roster … https://t.co/27La4Z30Gp
Luis Gil wraps up a strong spring by permitting two runs and two hits over four innings vs. the Mets, striking out five with two walks. He's very much in the conversation for the No. 5 starter job, as we examined here: https://t.co/u5CI5U6HTO
Another strong outing for Luis Gil https://t.co/1TCJx4Obv1
Luis Gil strikes out two in yet another impressive inning this spring. Rival scouts have been talking amongst themselves about how "electric" Gil has looked the last few weeks. Gil very much in the mix as a pitcher who could leave camp with the big-league club
I really would like to see Luis Gil make the Yankees' rotation. He's been excellent this spring.