On Sunday afternoon, the New York Yankees played the final game of their series with the Houston Astros.
The Yankees lost by a score of 7-4.
They had their eight-game winning streak come to an end.
Luis Gil pitched 4.0 innings, allowing five hits, six runs and three walks.
Chris Kirschner of The Athletic wrote during the game: “Luis Gil has not been an MLB viable starter for over a year now. Maybe he’ll get back to being one again, but the quicker the Yankees have him back in the minors, the better they will be.”
New York Yankees Announce Sudden Roster Move
GettyLuis Gil #81 of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on April 26, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
Right after the game, the Yankees quickly announced that they had made a roster move on Gil.
The Yankees wrote (via X): “Following today’s game, the Yankees optioned RHP Luis Gil to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.”
MLB Social Media Reacts To Gil News
GettyLuis Gil #81 of the New York Yankees reacts after recording a strikeout during the fourth inning of the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium on April 15, 2026 in New York City. All players are wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day.
Here’s what people were saying about the news on social media:
Ryan Garcia: “I was being called reactionary two hours ago. Are the Yankees overreacting?”
Eric Hubbs: “Had to happen. I like the aggression to do this before Rodon and Cole are even back. He’s got nothing right now”
Everything Yankees: “Hopefully today was the last we see of Luis Gil starting.”
@ncostanzo24: “Wow shocked they actually made the move. Wonder who takes his spot”
@YankeesFocus: “Yankees options to replace Luis Gil on the 26-man roster — Carlos Lagrange or Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz. Would mean they’d shuffle into the rotation as the #5. — Yovanny Cruz or Kervin Castro. Would mean Ryan Yarbrough shuffles into the rotation as the #5.”
GettyLuis Gil #81 of the New York Yankees throws a pitch during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium on April 15, 2026 in New York City. All players are wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day.
Gil is in the middle of his fifth MLB season (all with the Yankees).
During the 2024 season, the 27-year-old went 15-7 with a 3.50 ERA in 29 games.
Yankees After Astros
The Yankees took two out of three from the Astros.
They are currently 18-10 in 28 games, which has them at the top of the American League East.
On the road, the Yankees have gone 10-5 in the 15 games they have played away from the Bronx.
Following the Astros, they will visit the Texas Rangers on Monday.
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