Yankees Skipper Sends 4-Word Luis Gil Message as Concerns Mount
Summary
The New York Yankees are considering changes to their postseason pitching lineup. Aaron Boone, the Yankees' manager, expressed concerns about pitcher Luis Gil's performance, highlighting command issues as a reason he might not be included in the playoff rotation.Key Facts
- The Yankees won against the Chicago White Sox, sharing the American League East lead with the Toronto Blue Jays.
- Aaron Judge hit two home runs in the game.
- Max Fried had a strong performance with only one earned run in seven innings.
- Luis Gil's performance is under scrutiny due to a 3.29 ERA but a less favorable expected ERA of 5.09.
- Among 176 pitchers with at least 50 innings, Gil's fielding independent pitching ranks as the third worst.
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone cited "command" as Gil's main issue this season.
- Max Fried and Carlos Rodon are likely chosen as the top two starters for the playoffs.
- Gil may start the last regular-season game, but his playoff role as a starter is uncertain.
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