Yankees DFA Cade Winquest to Clear Space for Luis Gil Return
New York designated Rule 5 pick Cade Winquest for assignment to create a roster spot for the recall of Luis Gil, who is slated to start Friday against the Rays. With a 13-pitcher limit and a four-man rotation, the Yankees opted to part with Winquest rather than a more trusted reliever. Winquest, 25, didn’t pitch in the majors over his two-week stint and had a rough spring. He now faces five days to be traded or placed on waivers; if unclaimed, he would be offered back to the Cardinals. He previously spent his career in St. Louis and posted a 3.99 ERA across 106 minor-league innings last year.