One of the most crucial matchups for the New York Yankees is all set. The Yanks will be facing the Cleveland Guardians this coming Monday. Now, all eyes are on the lineups that can decide the fate of the 2024 AL East champions. As the Yankees will appear in the ALCS after a year gap, every player will look to contribute from game 1. Sadly, for Luis Gill, the wait will be a little longer.

Notably, the Yankees skipper Aaron Boone, revealed to the media that the 26-year-old won’t start in game 1 against the Guardians but will be in plans for the future. Given that Gil had a great current season, with 15 wins to his name, the exclusion has frustrated the fans, as visible in their reactions to this update.

Luis Gil is in the plans, but won’t start in Game 1 of the New York Yankees vs Cleveland Guardians.

The most awaited game is not far for the MLB fans. Hence, everyone is ready, including Aaron Boone. After a season of criticism, the skipper has finally delivered and looks to add more. For this, he has made a plan that excludes Luis Gil from game 1. Notably, this came after a glorious season for the RHP, however yet to play a game in October.

Gil, who was looking for an opportunity to impress, delivered by claiming 171 strikeouts at an ERA of 3.15 and a WHIP of 1.19 in the regular season. It changed the perception around him and fans stormed in his favor. However, it was upsetting news for them when Aaron Boone excluded him from game 1. A series of reactions described it perfectly.

Upset fans are hopeful for an opportunity in a deciding game.

The ALCS will be a long series of seven games. If all goes well, the Yankees can finish this with a game 4 win. Thus, fans expect Luis Gil to make an impact in that game to claim another round of applause. Here are some of those reactions which tell us the entire story.

A fan wrote, “He’s not going to be sharp at all after all the time off.” The concern of losing the flow was visible. The other added on to it and termed it a bad move.

However, amidst all the questions, fans are hoping for him to start game 4 and finish the job.

One said, “It’s game 4″

Another asked the Yankees to believe in him and shared, “He was our best starter for most of the season, gotta give him a start even though it will be a walkfest.”

Another echoed the same feeling and wished Luis Gil best for the game 4

Certainly, the vibe is in favor of Gil. Now, it’s interesting to see how the latter will perform. What are your thoughts on this? Share them down below.