On Friday, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced that pitcher Luis Gil was shut down due to tightness in his pitching shoulder. With Gil being one of the Yankees' most important starters, fans have naturally felt plenty of concern about his condition.

American League Rookie of the Year Luis Gil won't throw for at least six weeks due to a "high-degree lat strain," New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Monday afternoon.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil has been diagnosed with a high-grade lat strain in his right shoulder and will be out at least a couple of months.