The New York Yankees are gearing up for their ALCS showdown against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday, and fans are buzzing over Aaron Boone’s lineup choices—especially his decision to sideline star pitcher Luis Gil for Game 1. After a breakout season, where the 26-year-old right-hander racked up 15 wins, 171 strikeouts, a 3.15 ERA, and a 1.19 WHIP, fans expected him to be front and center. But Boone’s surprising call to bench Gil has left many Yankees faithful frustrated and voicing their concerns online.
Gil’s season stats turned heads, proving his ability to handle pressure and change the game. Fans weren’t shy about their opinions on his exclusion from the Game 1 roster. “He’s not going to be sharp at all after all the time off,” one fan tweeted, worried that sidelining Gil might break his momentum. Others echoed the frustration, calling it a “bad move” and urging the Yankees to trust the pitcher who’s been their most reliable starter.
Many fans are now setting their sights on Game 4, hoping that Boone will unleash Gil to make a difference and deliver the applause-worthy performance they know he’s capable of. “He was our best starter for most of the season, gotta give him a start even though it will be a walkfest,” another fan chimed in, reflecting the collective hope that Gil will still have his chance to shine.
With all eyes on Monday’s opener and the series stretching over seven games, Gil’s opportunity might still come—whether to silence the doubters or reward the believers. But for now, Boone’s decision has sparked a lively debate. Did he overlook a key weapon, or is he saving Gil for a critical moment later in the series? Yankees fans have made their stance clear: they want to see Gil on the mound, and the pressure’s on Boone to make it happen. What’s your take? Is benching Gil a stroke of strategy, or a blunder waiting to unfold? Let us know in the comments.
