Gil stopped a bullpen session on Feb. 28 because of tightness in his pitching shoulder, and an MRI later revealed the lat strain. He was shut down from throwing for at least six weeks, and at the time the Yankees said he would not return until June at the earliest.

The Miami Marlins continued to roll against the New York Yankees over the weekend, completing an exhilarating three-game sweep of the defending American League champions. The Marlins have now won five in a row overall and have gone 30-14 over their last 44 games,