Luis Gil Excluded From Yankees Opening Rotation

Luis Gil has been left off the Yankees' starting rotation to begin the 2026 season. Pitching coach Matt Blake confirmed that the team will utilize a four-man rotation for the first 13 days of the schedule, leaving Gil as the odd man out. While Gil is expected to continue his development in the minor leagues, the decision stems from the specific way the early-season schedule lines up. Blake noted that while Gil is frustrated, he understands the team's strategic positioning.