The Yankees are expected to call up Gil from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to make a second turn through the rotation Sunday versus the Mariners, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.
Summoned from Triple-A on Tuesday in response to Gerrit Cole's (illness) move to the COVID-19 injured list, Gil turned in a memorable first MLB start, holding the Orioles scoreless while striking out six over six innings en route to picking up the win. Though the Yankees optioned him following the start, the transaction appears to be mostly for roster-management purposes. Under normal circumstances, Gil would have to remain in the minors for 10 days before being eligible to rejoin the Yankees, but because he was a replacement for a player on the COVID-19 IL, he can return to the 26-man active roster at any point.