Luis Gil Struggles in Season Debut During 5-3 Loss to Rays

Right-hander Luis Gil was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to start Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays, marking his first major league appearance of the 2026 season. Despite the team's efforts to bolster their pitching staff, Gil struggled in his return, and the Yankees ultimately fell to the Rays 5-3. His performance was described as a rollercoaster outing that left the team with too much to overcome in their late-game push.