Yankees Delay Luis Gil's Rehab Throwing Program

The New York Yankees' rotation continues to struggle amid a wave of injuries and underperformance, with Luis Gil's return from a high-grade lat strain delayed by at least another 10 days after a recent MRI showed insufficient healing. Gil, the reigning AL Rookie of the Year, had hoped to build on last season but now faces an uncertain timeline, echoing the prolonged recovery seen with similar injuries in the past. The rotation's woes are compounded by Marcus Stroman's poor start and injury, as well as inconsistent performances from Will Warren and Carlos Carrasco, leaving Max Fried as the lone reliable starter. Clarke Schmidt's activation offers some hope, but experts caution that his return alone is unlikely to solve the rotation's broader issues. The Yankees' pitching staff overall has been inconsistent this season, and the loss of multiple starters has severely tested their depth. The organization is proceeding cautiously with injured pitchers, aiming to avoid setbacks and further disruption to an already unstable staff.