If Gil doesn’t pitch in relief of starter Carlos Rodón on Monday at Yankee Stadium, he’ll transition to some side work because the Yankees need him available as a starter in the next round. Then again, Boone understands that everyone needs to be available this time of year.

O n Monday, the Yankees announced that Clarke Schmidt will get the start in Game 3 of the American League Division Series instead of Luis Gil. Manager Aaron Boone explained that h

Clarke Schmidt and Luis Gil were both in the bullpen for Game 1 of the ALDS, though the Yankees didn’t end up needing either of them. Only Gil will be staying there the rest of the series. Schmidt has been tabbed as Wednesday’s Game 3 starter against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium,