Down in Double-A Somerset, right-hander Luis Gil made the first start of his highly-anticipated rehab assignment, his first in-game appearance since he hurt his lat in spring training. The reigning Rookie of the Year in the American League threw 50 pitches, working 3 1/3 innings of one-run ball with six strikeouts, two hits and a walk.

Yankees starter Luis Gil made his first rehab start on Sunday with Double-A Somerset and had an impressive outing.

Gil was scheduled to throw 50 pitches on Sunday and then build up his pitch count in subsequent rehab appearances.