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The worst news before the season start for Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees came with the confirmation of Luis Gil's severe injury. The Yankees' manager had to address the issue himself. Aaron Judge is witnessing his New York Yankees teammates suffering injuries before the official start of the 2025 MLB season.

This was a week ago at LECOM Park in Bradenton where the Yankees were in the process of dismantling a seemingly overmatched Pirates team, 12-3, and a couple of scouts were discussing the 2025

Aaron Boone discusses Luis Gil's high-grade right lat strain, not throwing for at least six weeks and how he will get further testing

Luis Gil is going to be no-throw for at least six weeks, meaning he's going to be out of action for a while. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The reigning AL Rookie of the Year was diagnosed with a high-grade lat strain, manager Aaron Boone revealed on Monday at George M. Steinbrenner Field, which comes with at least a six-week shutdown, though the Yankees were still gathering more information and opinions from doctors.

Aaron Boone told reporters today that Luis Gil is dealing with shoulder tightness, and that the Yankees will have him get an MRI after shutting him down

Luis Gil has some shoulder tightness and will require an MRI. JT Brubaker also fractured some ribs. Read the details at MLB TRade Rumors.

The Yankees’ rotation depth will be tested early in the regular season, as reigning American League Rookie of the Year Luis Gil has been diagnosed with a high-grade right lat strain that will prevent him from throwing for at least six weeks,