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.

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.

Luis Gil is still at least a month and likely more away from the real thing, but on Saturday morning, he climbed the mound at Yankee Stadium and faced hitters for the first time since spring training.