In May, Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and starting pitcher Luis Gil put on impressive performances and were recognized for their achievements. Judge was named AL Player of the Month after hitting .361 with 14 home runs and 27 RBI. He set a franchise record with 25 extra-base hits in the month. Meanwhile, Gil received both AL Rookie and Pitcher of the Month honors for his stellar pitching. Gil, who celebrated his 26th birthday on Monday, has been a standout player for the Yankees’ rotation. His performance has been crucial, especially with Gerrit Cole sidelined. Despite this challenge, Gil has filled the void admirably, posting a 1.99 ERA and 0.947 WHIP in 11 starts this season. Cole is expected to start a rehab assignment this Tuesday, but Gil’s contributions have been invaluable to the team.
