Yankees' Luis Gil Named Game 1 ALDS Starter Against Blue Jays

Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced Luis Gil will start Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. Boone stated, "Just feel like he’s ready for this. He’s in line for it," and preferred Gil over Will Warren to keep Warren as a bullpen option. Gil, the 2024 AL Rookie of the Year, had a delayed start to his sophomore year due to a right lat strain in the offseason, making his 2025 debut in early August. He made 11 starts, posting a 3.32 ERA and a 1.63 WHIP. The 27-year-old has prior postseason experience, making two starts last year, allowing two runs in four innings against the Guardians and four runs in four innings against the Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series, which the Yankees won 11-4. He faced Toronto once this season, allowing one run in six innings at home on September 6.