Yankees' Luis Gil Struggles in Injury Return as Team Swept by Marlins

Luis Gil made his 2025 season debut for the New York Yankees after recovering from a high-grade lat strain, but his performance was marked by control issues, leading to a 7-3 loss against the Miami Marlins that completed a historic sweep for Miami. Gil pitched 3 1/3 innings, allowing five runs on five hits with four walks and three strikeouts, struggling with command despite reaching a peak velocity of 98.5 mph on his fastball. Yankees manager Aaron Boone acknowledged Gil's inconsistency and lack of command, though he noted flashes of good pitching at times, especially against left-handed hitters. Gil's last season was strong, having been named the 2024 American League Rookie of the Year, but his 2025 return has raised doubts due to his shaky rehab outings and this challenging major league start. The Yankees, now 60-52 and third in the AL East, face increased pressure in their division race following the sweep, though they anticipate reinforcements like Aaron Judge soon. Despite the rough outing, Gil is expected to have a regular workload moving forward, with his next start projected at home against the Astros.