Yankees' Luis Gil impressive in first rehab start, strikes out six in 3.1 innings for Double-A
Yankees starter Luis Gil made his first rehab start on Sunday with Double-A Somerset and had an impressive outing.
The right-hander went 3.1 innings and allowed a run on two hits and a walk while striking out six. He threw 50 pitches (36 strikes) which was his pitch-count.
It was the first time Gil was back on the mound after suffering a right lat strain in spring training which landed him on the 60-day IL to begin the season.
Before New York's rubber game against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, manager Aaron Boone told reporters that the organization definitely wants Gil to have at least a few rehab starts before he returns to the majors, although a final number of pitches thrown for his next start is not yet set.
"It'll probably be a more conservative build," Boone said about Gil.
Luis Gil threw exactly 50 pitches (36 strikes) as he completed his first rehab start today with Double-A Somerset
His final line: 3.1 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K pic.twitter.com/6vgyxO3p2V
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