Luis Gil of the New York Yankees is sidelined for at least two months due to a high-grade lat strain in his right shoulder. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed he will not throw for at least six weeks, and recovery might extend well into the season. This creates an opening in the rotation for Marcus Stroman, who expressed a strong desire to remain a starter. With Gil's absence, the Yankees look to utilize their depth, including veterans like Carlos Carrasco and younger pitchers like Will Warren and Brent Headrick. Gil's injury follows a successful season, where he posted a stellar 3.50 ERA and was a key player in the Yankees' World Series run, raising concerns about the impact of increased workloads on pitchers.