"Luis Gil Secures Yankees' Fifth Starter Role for Opening Day"
Luis Gil has secured the New York Yankees' fifth starter position for the upcoming season due to an impressive spring performance, standing out even against strong competition. Having not pitched in the majors since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2022, Gil's standout outing against the Phillies demonstrated his potential as a valuable asset for the team, with his first start scheduled for next Monday against the Diamondbacks in Phoenix while the Yankees anticipate being without Gerrit Cole for at least the first two months of the season.