One of the biggest blows to the New York Yankees was losing 2024 AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil to injury before the 2025 regular season even began. Gil was part of the pitching staff decimation in spring training that saw three-fifths of the club's projected Opening Day rotation land on the IL to begin the year.
Given his electric rookie season, expectations were high for Gil, who didn't return to action until Aug. 3. On the surface, the 27-year-old right-hander picked up right where he left off, posting a 3.32 ERA in 11 starts down the stretch, besting the 3.