Yankees.com: Gil (right lat strain) shut down for at least six weeks

From Bryan Hoch:

Yankees right-hander Luis Gil, who cut short a scheduled bullpen session last week due to discomfort near his right shoulder, was diagnosed with a high-grade right lat strain and will not throw for at least six weeks, manager Aaron Boone said Monday afternoon.

The reigning American League Rookie of the Year, Gil posted a 15-7 record and a 3.50 ERA in 29 starts last season, holding opponents to an AL-best .189 batting average (min. 150 innings).

Obviously, any injury to a major pitcher on the team that knocks him out for at least a month and a half (and likely more) is cause for concern, but this was definitely one of the best case scenarios for this particular situation. Lat strains are painful, but they tend not to effect you once you get over them. Clarke Schmidt was the same pitcher before and after his lat strain. It just takes you off the field for a long time to recover.

Gil should be back by the All-Star break, so that’s good news.

Obviously, Marcus Stroman will LIKELY now take over as the new #5 starter, but I wouldn’t be stunned if Will Warren steals the job from Stroman.