The New York Yankees have been without Luis Gil all season, but the reigning American League Rookie of the Year is making his way back to the Yankees rotation.

Luis Gil has faced hitters for the first time since straining his right lat in spring training. He threw about 20 pitches in a session New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone described as “free and easy” on Saturday.

The New York Yankees know they’ll need quality arms available over the next few months and heading into next season — and Aaron Boone recently addressed what the future could hold for Luis Gil.