Luis Gil will take the ball for the New York Yankees in Saturday’s ALDS opener against the Toronto Blue Jays, manager Aaron Boone announced Friday. He’s in line for it,” Boone said, noting that rookie Will Warren will remain an option out of the bullpen. "It means a lot"Luis Gil on getting the ball for the Yankees in Game 1 of the ALDS: pic.twitter.com/cW3HKX43F3 — Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) October 3, 2025Boone and the Yankees reportedly debated between Gil and Warren for Game 1 before going with the more experienced right-hander. However, he impressed against Toronto on September 6, holding the Blue Jays to one run over six innings. Boone also confirmed that left-hander Max Fried will start Game 2 on Sunday.