Luis Gil's poor performance in Game 1 highlights the Yankees' rotation issues. As they prepare for upcoming games, selection for a reliable fourth starter looms large.
Cam Schlittler strengthens Yankees' top three
Luis Gil struggles as starter
Gil pulled in third inning
Velocity down since lat injury
Upcoming games require a fourth starter
Will Warren may start in future games
TORONTO, October 4, 2025 — The New York Yankees’ lack of a reliable fourth starter was laid bare when Luis Gil lasted just 2⅔ innings in Game 1 of the American League Division Series at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays routed New York 10–1 before a crowd of 44,655.[1]
Gil’s Short Outing and Home Runs Allowed
Luis Gil, the 2024 AL Rookie of the Year, was handed the ball instead of long reliever Will Warren. Gil recorded two strikeouts but surrendered solo home runs to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Alejandro Kirk—Kirk’s second blast making it 2–0. Gil departed after throwing 48 pitches, allowing four hits and two runs.[2]
Post-Injury Velocity Drop and Command Focus
Returning from a right lat strain in August, Gil’s four-seam fastball velocity has dipped from the upper-90s to the mid-90s. The Yankees indicated this change was intentional to improve location. In Game 1, Gil issued no walks but the lower velocity contributed to harder contact and the two homers.
Bullpen Kept Yanks Within Reach; Offense Struggled
Relievers Tim Hill and Camilo Doval combined for two scoreless innings, holding the deficit at 2–1. New York’s offense managed a lone run off Kevin Gausman and Louis Varland before the bullpen surrendered eight runs in the seventh and eighth to end any chance of a comeback.
Remaining Rotation and Series Outlook
Now facing elimination, the Yankees will start Max Fried in Game 2, followed by Carlos Rodón in Game 3, and rookie Cam Schlittler in Game 4. Schlittler dazzled with eight scoreless innings and 12 strikeouts in the wild-card winner-take-all contest. How these starters perform will determine whether New York can extend the series.[3]
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