Manager Aaron Boone told reporters on Monday that Gil will be shut down from throwing for the next six weeks after an MRI revealed the injury. Gil doesn't have a precise timeline to return to throwing or taking the mound in the regular season.

Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil will be shut down at least six weeks with a high-grade lat strain, manager Aaron Boone announced Monday (via MLB.com). The reigning AL Rookie of

Yankees right-hander Luis Gil will start the season on the injured list because of a high-grade lat strain in his pitching shoulder that will prevent him from throwing for at least six weeks