New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil has been diagnosed with a high-grade lat strain in his right shoulder and will be out at least a couple of months. Manager Aaron Boone did not disclose a specific timeline,

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil has been shut down from throwing for at least six weeks with a high-grade lat strain, manager Aaron Boone told reporters on Monday. The Yankees are still gathering information on the injury for Gil before announcing a definitive timeline of return for their 26-year-old right-hander.

American League Rookie of the Year Luis Gil won't throw for at least six weeks due to a "high-degree lat strain," New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Monday afternoon. Gil was unable to get loose in a bullpen session on Friday and the Yankees sent him for an MRI exam on Saturday.