New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil was lifted from Tuesday’s game against the visiting Cleveland Guardians in the fourth inning because of low back tightness.
Gil called for a trainer after throwing a changeup to Cleveland slugger Jose Ramirez as Steven Kwan stole second. Following a brief meeting with manager Aaron Boone and a trainer, Gil was lifted and replaced by Tim Hill.
Pitching on seven days’ rest, Gil allowed three runs and three hits in three-plus innings. The rookie issued six walks and struck out three, but threw first-pitch strikes to just six of 20 hitters, counting Ramirez.
Gil came into Tuesday 12-6 and has a 3.39 ERA in 24 starts. Gil has also struggled with command at times and yielded 66 walks in 124 2/3 innings after missing most of the previous two seasons due to Tommy John surgery.