Yankees Injury Updates: Judge’s DH Day and Gil’s Rehab Progress

The New York Yankees are navigating a busy week with key players on the mend and their return timelines being carefully managed. Aaron Judge’s designated hitter role on Wednesday was a pre-planned move to give him a break from the turf at Rogers Center,according to manager Aaron Boone.

“I think it’s a one-off,” Boone stated. “He’s not DHing because of that. I think he’s alright.” This suggests Judge’s participation as a DH was a strategic decision for rest, rather than an indicator of a new injury concern.

Luis Gil Continues Rehab Stint

Simultaneously occurring, pitcher Luis Gil made his third rehab start on Wednesday night with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. gil pitched 3 2/3 innings, throwing 67 pitches. During his outing, he allowed five runs on four hits and three walks, while striking out four batters. His fastball velocity averaged 94.4 mph, a slight dip from his 96.6 mph average last season.

The Yankees have not yet confirmed if this will be gil’s final rehab start. It’s possible he may need one more outing to further build up his arm strength and endurance before rejoining the major league club.

Assessing Gil’s Readiness

Boone expressed optimism about Gil’s progress. “It’s been a good buildup for him,” he commented. “You want to see how he does and how he holds his stuff throughout the outing, what’s the command look like, what’s the bounce back [Thursday] look like. What’s our rotation look like moving forward in the coming week? where does it make the most sense to insert him?”

The decision on when to activate Gil will likely depend on his continued recovery, his performance in rehab starts, and the Yankees’ upcoming pitching needs. The team is carefully evaluating all these factors to ensure Gil is fully prepared for his return to the big leagues.