Yankees place RHP Luis Gil (back strain) on 15-day IL

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The New York Yankees placed right-handed starter Luis Gil on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a lower back strain.

Gil left Tuesday's 9-5 loss to the Cleveland Guardians after allowing three runs on three hits and six walks in three-plus innings of work.

He gave up a home run to Brayan Rocchio to open the fourth inning and walked Steven Kwan before pitching to Jose Ra