Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil will be shut down at least six weeks with a high-grade lat strain, manager Aaron Boone announced Monday ( via MLB.com ). The reigning AL Rookie of the Year was shut down after feeling discomfort during his bullpen session last Friday. An MRI revealed the lat strain over the weekend.

New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil will miss the opening weeks of the regular season and possibly longer with a high-grade lat strain. Manager Aaron Boone told reporters on Monday that Gil will be shut down from throwing for the next six weeks after an MRI revealed the injury.

The New York Yankees suffered a gut punch on Monday afternoon as right-handed pitcher Luis Gil was diagnosed with a high-grade right lat strain, per manager Aaron Boone. He will not throw a baseball for at least six weeks.