With the season starting in just under four weeks, any sort of shutdown puts Gil's rotation spot to start the season in jeopardy. Marcus Stroman is waiting in the wings, though, and remember that he already declared himself a starting pitcher amid trade rumors and talk that he might possibly be moved to the bullpen.

Yankees right-hander Luis Gil will have an MRI after the AL Rookie of the Year experienced shoulder tightness during a bullpen session Friday, manager Aaron Boone said.

The Yankees do not know the results of Luis Gil’s MRI but are hoping for the best after hearing something any team dreads when he said his shoulder was feeling tight.