Yankees' DJ LeMahieu Out After Facial Injury

Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu was scratched from the lineup after suffering a facial contusion during batting practice when he was hit in the face by a thrown ball, marking another setback in a challenging season where he has struggled offensively. Meanwhile, starting pitcher Luis Gil was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a lower back strain, following a subpar outing against the Guardians where he walked six batters. In light of Gil's injury, rookie Will Warren has been recalled from Triple-A to take his place in the rotation, providing an opportunity for the young pitcher to establish himself. Gil, who has pitched a career-high 124.2 innings this season, expressed concern about his health after leaving the game early. With both LeMahieu and Gil sidelined, the Yankees are now looking to fill critical gaps in their roster as the regular season progresses. The team's reliance on their bullpen will increase, especially with injuries affecting other pitchers as well.