Summary
The New York Yankees have decided to start the season with a four-man pitching rotation. Key pitchers Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón are injured but expected to return later. Former Rookie of the Year, Luis Gil, was not included in the starting rotation due to his inconsistent performance this spring.
Key Facts
- The Yankees will start the season with only four pitchers: Max Fried, Cam Schlittler, Will Warren, and Ryan Weathers.
- Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón are currently injured but are expected to return during the season.
- Carlos Rodón may come back in April, while Gerrit Cole is targeting a return in late May or early June.
- Luis Gil was left out of the starting rotation despite past success.
- Gil had a record of 15-7 in 2024 with a 3.50 ERA and 171 strikeouts.
- Last season, Gil was out for over six weeks due to a lat strain and struggled with consistency upon returning.
- The Yankees are still deciding how to utilize Luis Gil this season.
- Changes to the rotation may occur when Cole and Rodón return.
