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Newsweek
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Yankees' 'Dominant' Starter Breaks Silence on Trade 'Worry'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Yankees dropped their series against the first-place Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday and the need for some upgrades at the trade deadline is glaring. The team is focused on returning to the World Series this season but faces potential shortages in starting pitching depth, the bullpen and the infield. And as the front office seeks some veteran talent to bring in, any number of prospects could be on the move. Ultimately, that might include Cam Schlittler, the team's third-ranked prospect who has raised his potential trade value with a pair of strong starts in the big leagues this season. "He's dominant, man," Yankees' infielder Jazz Chilsholm Jr. said of Schlittler after his latest start, according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 08: New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media prior to the start of the game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on April... NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 08: New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media prior to the start of the game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on April 08, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by) More Stobe/Getty With an intense demeanor and a high-octane fastball, Schlittler could be an answer for the Yankees' rotation the rest of the way. Or he could be flipped to bring in some help for another area. As the trade deadline approaches, Schlittler spoke out about potentially being dealt and whether that has impacted his approach on the mound. "Obviously, you know, it's there, but at the end of the day, I'm still a Yankee and trying to be a Yankee," Schlittler told Phillips. "It's not something I can worry about right now. So I just gotta block it out and keep trying to do my job day-to-day." So far, Schlittler has been able to do that, with a 4.35 ERA in two starts. As the Yankees remain without Luis Gil, he could stick in the rotation for the time being. But among the Yankees' starters, Schlittler seems like the odd man out when Gil does return or in a potential trade. More MLB: Angels Lefty Reliever Tagged As Best On Market By MLB Insider With Deadline Near
New York Post
a day ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Yankees' Cam Schlittler keeps dangerous Blue Jays lineup at bay
Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free TORONTO — It wasn't quite same Schlitt, different day, but Cam Schlittler got the job done anyway. In a start that was more of a grind than his MLB debut two weeks ago, Schlittler kept a challenging lineup at bay across five solid innings to put the Yankees in a position to eventually win a 5-4 game over the Blue Jays on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre. 'He's been great,' said Ben Rice, who delivered the go-ahead home run in the top of the ninth. 'He's pitching with a lot of confidence, a lot of maturity out there. Doesn't seem to be fazed when there's traffic on the bases. Those are the kind of qualities you want to see in a guy early on in his career.' Schlittler, who was pushed back from starting Friday after experiencing biceps soreness during the All-Star break, said he did not feel any ill effects of it Tuesday. He fell behind hitters more than he would have liked, but he held the Blue Jays to two runs across five innings while allowing 10 base runners (seven hits, three walks) and striking out three. 'Just kind of battling,' Schlittler said. 'Obviously the first one went a little bit smoother than today. Today was more of a grind, but appreciate the defense behind me and the offense showing up.' Cam Schlittler held the Blue Jays to just two runs over five innings in the Yankees' 5-4 win on July 22, 2025. Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images The hard-throwing right-hander got out of some big jams. With two runners on in the bottom of the first, he struck out Alejandro Kirk with a 99 mph fastball to end the threat. In the second, he left the bases loaded by getting Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to pop out. 'Slow heartbeat, poised,' said Cody Bellinger, who helped Schlittler out with some strong defense in left field. 'I think the stuff is electric, as everyone can see. But the heartbeat seems to be very good and very confident in his ability.' The 24-year-old Schlittler remains an intriguing arm to watch in the coming days and weeks, one that could get a chance to continue helping the Yankees or that could be on the move by the July 31 trade deadline with the club needing to address multiple holes. 'You really see his stuff play,' manager Aaron Boone said. 'He walked a few guys while throwing a lot of strikes, so that's the one part he'd probably like to have back. But to give us five strong innings there, put us in position to win, I thought he was really good.' Cam Schlittler throws a pitch during the Yankees' win over the Blue Jays. AP Fernando Cruz began a throwing program over the weekend after landing on the injured list in late June with a high-grade oblique strain. The reliever, who the Yankees could sorely use at the back end of their bullpen, is still likely at least a month away from returning, but he is moving in the right direction. 'Because it's not fully healed yet, it's a slower throwing program,' Boone said Tuesday. 'But he's doing really well. I know [he] 'felt awesome' after throwing the other day. It's probably gone a little better than we expected considering the high grade. But it'll take some time to get him fully ramped up.' Obliques can be tricky, though, as evidenced by Ryan Yarbrough's recovery. He landed on the IL a week before Cruz with a lower-grade strain, but he has only been throwing on flat ground as his rehab moves slower. Max Fried should not have any restrictions in his start on Wednesday, Boone said, after the left-hander dealt with a blister issue since his last outing on July 12. Fried threw a light bullpen session on Friday in Atlanta and a more intense one on Sunday to clear him to make Wednesday's start. 'The first few days he just played catch basically with a Band-Aid on,' Boone said. 'That's been removed here as he's gotten into the bullpen and things like that. Obviously you're paying attention to it, but shouldn't be any restrictions.' Yerry De Los Santos (right elbow discomfort), who began a rehab assignment on Saturday, 'should be in play here very soon,' Boone said.
NBC Sports
10-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Cam Schlittler brings heat and hope to Yankees in winning MLB debut
NEW YORK — One game into his major league career, Cam Schlittler is the hardest-throwing member of the New York Yankees' rotation. Schlittler used his 100 mph fastball to shut down Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners during an eye-opening debut Wednesday night, pitching the Yankees to a 9-6 victory before a throng of friends and family members in the crowd. 'Obviously, it's been my goal my whole life,' Schlittler said. 'I don't think I've really processed it yet.' One of the team's top-rated prospects, the 6-foot-6 Schlittler struck out seven over 5 1/3 innings to earn the win. He threw New York's seven fastest pitches this season and his average fastball velocity of 97.9 mph was the highest for a Yankees pitcher this year. But it was his poise and improved secondary pitches that really impressed manager Aaron Boone. 'You see his stuff really plays,' Boone said. 'I see a lot of potential.' Boone called it 'a great first step' and said Schlittler will get another big league start, likely after the All-Star break. 'He was sick,' said Yankees teammate Jazz Chisholm Jr., who homered twice and drove in four runs. Schlittler was called up from Triple-A to pitch in place of injured Clarke Schmidt, who is expected to undergo a second Tommy John surgery on his right elbow that would sideline him for the rest of this season and much of next year. So there's a genuine opportunity for Schlittler to stick in the rotation for a Yankees squad trying to catch Toronto atop the AL East. 'Obviously, just trying to get the first one under my belt and then whatever happens. I'm just fortunate that they gave me that opportunity,' Schlittler said. 'Just take it day by day and see what happens.' Staked to an early 3-0 lead, Schlittler gave up three runs and four hits — including solo homers by J.P. Crawford and Jorge Polanco. The 24-year-old right-hander walked his first batter but settled down quickly and froze Raleigh, the major league home run leader, with a 100 mph heater for his first strikeout in the opening inning. 'He was nasty,' Yankees outfielder Jasson Domínguez said. That baseball was one of two sitting in Schlittler's locker after the game, both keepsakes inscribed and encased above the Yankees' championship belt for the night. Schlittler said the strikeout ball will probably end up in his room back home eventually, but first he planned to give it to his parents. 'I know they'll cherish that,' he said. Schlittler, who walked two, ending his outing with another strikeout of Raleigh before leaving with a 6-2 lead in the sixth to a standing ovation as his parents hugged in the Yankee Stadium stands. Schlittler was born in Massachusetts but said he always wanted to play for the Yankees. They selected him in the seventh round of the 2022 amateur draft from Northeastern in Boston, right in the heart of rival Red Sox country. The pitcher said his girlfriend and cousin were on hand in addition to plenty of friends, and he left 23 tickets for his supporters. But he said he wasn't all that nervous come first pitch. 'I think probably had more jitters this morning, honestly,' Schlittler said. 'I know my dad just in general gets more nervous than I do when I throw.'
San Francisco Chronicle
10-07-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Cam Schlittler brings heat and hope to Yankees in winning MLB debut
NEW YORK (AP) — One game into his major league career, Cam Schlittler is the hardest-throwing member of the New York Yankees' rotation. Schlittler used his 100 mph fastball to shut down Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners during an eye-opening debut Wednesday night, pitching the Yankees to a 9-6 victory before a throng of friends and family members in the crowd. 'Obviously, it's been my goal my whole life,' Schlittler said. 'I don't think I've really processed it yet.' One of the team's top-rated prospects, the 6-foot-6 Schlittler struck out seven over 5 1/3 innings to earn the win. He threw New York's seven fastest pitches this season and his average fastball velocity of 97.9 mph was the highest for a Yankees pitcher this year. But it was his poise and improved secondary pitches that really impressed manager Aaron Boone. 'You see his stuff really plays," Boone said. 'I see a lot of potential.' Boone called it 'a great first step' and said Schlittler will get another big league start, likely after the All-Star break. 'He was sick,' said Yankees teammate Jazz Chisholm Jr., who homered twice and drove in four runs. Schlittler was called up from Triple-A to pitch in place of injured Clarke Schmidt, who is expected to undergo a second Tommy John surgery on his right elbow that would sideline him for the rest of this season and much of next year. So there's a genuine opportunity for Schlittler to stick in the rotation for a Yankees squad trying to catch Toronto atop the AL East. 'Obviously, just trying to get the first one under my belt and then whatever happens. I'm just fortunate that they gave me that opportunity,' Schlittler said. 'Just take it day by day and see what happens.' Staked to an early 3-0 lead, Schlittler gave up three runs and four hits — including solo homers by J.P. Crawford and Jorge Polanco. The 24-year-old right-hander walked his first batter but settled down quickly and froze Raleigh, the major league home run leader, with a 100 mph heater for his first strikeout in the opening inning. 'He was nasty," Yankees outfielder Jasson Domínguez said. That baseball was one of two sitting in Schlittler's locker after the game, both keepsakes inscribed and encased above the Yankees' championship belt for the night. Schlittler said the strikeout ball will probably end up in his room back home eventually, but first he planned to give it to his parents. 'I know they'll cherish that,' he said. Schlittler, who walked two, ending his outing with another strikeout of Raleigh before leaving with a 6-2 lead in the sixth to a standing ovation as his parents hugged in the Yankee Stadium stands. Schlittler was born in Massachusetts but said he always wanted to play for the Yankees. They selected him in the seventh round of the 2022 amateur draft from Northeastern in Boston, right in the heart of rival Red Sox country. The pitcher said his girlfriend and cousin were on hand in addition to plenty of friends, and he left 23 tickets for his supporters. But he said he wasn't all that nervous come gametime. 'I think probably had more jitters this morning, honestly,' Schlittler said. 'I know my dad just in general gets more nervous than I do when I throw.'
Hamilton Spectator
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Cam Schlittler brings heat and hope to Yankees in winning MLB debut
NEW YORK (AP) — One game into his major league career, Cam Schlittler is the hardest-throwing member of the New York Yankees' rotation. Schlittler used his 100 mph fastball to shut down Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners during an eye-opening debut Wednesday night, pitching the Yankees to a 9-6 victory before a throng of friends and family members in the crowd. 'Obviously, it's been my goal my whole life,' Schlittler said. 'I don't think I've really processed it yet.' One of the team's top-rated prospects, the 6-foot-6 Schlittler struck out seven over 5 1/3 innings to earn the win. He threw New York's seven fastest pitches this season and his average fastball velocity of 97.9 mph was the highest for a Yankees pitcher this year. But it was his poise and improved secondary pitches that really impressed manager Aaron Boone. 'You see his stuff really plays,' Boone said. 'I see a lot of potential.' Boone called it 'a great first step' and said Schlittler will get another big league start, likely after the All-Star break. 'He was sick,' said Yankees teammate Jazz Chisholm Jr., who homered twice and drove in four runs. Schlittler was called up from Triple-A to pitch in place of injured Clarke Schmidt , who is expected to undergo a second Tommy John surgery on his right elbow that would sideline him for the rest of this season and much of next year. So there's a genuine opportunity for Schlittler to stick in the rotation for a Yankees squad trying to catch Toronto atop the AL East. 'Obviously, just trying to get the first one under my belt and then whatever happens. I'm just fortunate that they gave me that opportunity,' Schlittler said. 'Just take it day by day and see what happens.' Staked to an early 3-0 lead, Schlittler gave up three runs and four hits — including solo homers by J.P. Crawford and Jorge Polanco. The 24-year-old right-hander walked his first batter but settled down quickly and froze Raleigh, the major league home run leader, with a 100 mph heater for his first strikeout in the opening inning. 'He was nasty,' Yankees outfielder Jasson Domínguez said. That baseball was one of two sitting in Schlittler's locker after the game, both keepsakes inscribed and encased above the Yankees' championship belt for the night. Schlittler said the strikeout ball will probably end up in his room back home eventually, but first he planned to give it to his parents. 'I know they'll cherish that,' he said. Schlittler, who walked two, ending his outing with another strikeout of Raleigh before leaving with a 6-2 lead in the sixth to a standing ovation as his parents hugged in the Yankee Stadium stands. Schlittler was born in Massachusetts but said he always wanted to play for the Yankees. They selected him in the seventh round of the 2022 amateur draft from Northeastern in Boston, right in the heart of rival Red Sox country. The pitcher said his girlfriend and cousin were on hand in addition to plenty of friends, and he left 23 tickets for his supporters. But he said he wasn't all that nervous come gametime. 'I think probably had more jitters this morning, honestly,' Schlittler said. 'I know my dad just in general gets more nervous than I do when I throw.' ___ AP MLB:
