Luis Gil Injury: Rehab start coming Sunday

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said in an appearance on Jomboy Media's "Talkin' Yanks" podcast that Gil (lat) is expected to begin a rehab assignment Sunday.

Boone didn't reveal which affiliate Gil might join for his rehab assignment, but the right-hander has been facing hitters recently and is ready to take the next step in the recovery process. Gil will be built up as a starter, and the expectation is that if all goes well during his rehab assignment, he will rejoin the Yankees rotation before the end of July. The 27-year-old has been out all season due to a right lat strain.