Yankees' Cam Schlittler: Loses bid for perfect game
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Schlittler came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's 6-4 extra-inning win over the Rays, allowing one hit and two walks over 6.2 scoreless innings. He struck out eight.
The rookie right-hander was perfect through six innings, but he lost his bid for history when Chandler Simpson led off the bottom of the seventh inning with a single. Schlittler then saw what would have been his second win of the year slip away when the Yankees' bullpen staged its usual meltdown. Schlittler's eight Ks were still a career high, and he's putting together a dazzling August, posting a 2.08 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 23:7 K:BB over 21.2 innings. He'll look to keep rolling in his next outing, which lines up to come at home early next week against the Nationals.
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Yankees' Cam Schlittler: Six Ks in five impressive innings
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Schlittler didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Twins, allowing one run on two hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out six.
Schlittler worked at least five innings for a third straight start and for the fifth time this season among six outings. The two hits allowed established a season low for the rookie right-hander, who also conceded a season-best one run. Schlittler has a useful 3.94 ERA and 30:14 K:BB over 29.2 innings, but his 1.52 WHIP is cause for concern heading into his next scheduled start in Tampa Bay against the Rays.
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Yankees' Cam Schlittler: Overcomes slow start in no-decision
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Schlittler did not factor into the decision in Friday's 5-3 extra-inning loss to the Astros, allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk with three strikeouts over five innings.
Schlitter surrendered a two-run homer in the first inning but kept the Astros in check from there, throwing 66 of 97 pitches for strikes with 11 whiffs. Although the 24-year-old has yet to complete six innings in any of his five starts this season, he's held opponents to three earned runs or fewer in each outing. He'll carry a 4.38 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 24:12 K:BB across 24.2 innings into a home matchup with the Twins next week.
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Yankees' Cam Schlittler: Gets no run support in loss
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Schlittler (1-2) took the loss against Miami on Saturday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out six batters over five innings.
Schlittler was torched by fellow rookie Agustin Ramirez, as the Marlins' backstop tagged New York's starter for a pair of solo home runs. Schlittler was fine outside of those long balls, recording 10 whiffs over five frames, but the Yankees weren't able to put any runs on the board to support him. Schlittler has been decent but not spectacular since getting called up in early July, giving up two or three runs in each of his four starts but failing to go beyond 5.1 frames in any of those outings. He's tallied 21 punchouts across 19.2 innings but has also issued 11 walks. Though Luis Gil (lat) is scheduled to make his season debut Sunday, Schlittler got some rotation security when Marcus Stroman was released Friday.
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Yankees' Cam Schlittler: Suffers first loss
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Schlittler (1-1) took the loss Monday against the Rays, conceding three runs on seven hits and four walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out five.
The New York rookie stumbled out the gate, as Junior Caminero cracked a two-run blast in the opening frame. Schlittler then found a groove with three scoreless frames before conceding another run on a Josh Lowe single in the fifth. Through 14.2 total innings, the 24-year-old sports a 4.91 ERA, 1.84 WHIP and 15:9 K:BB with three home runs allowed. Schlittler's future in the Yankees rotation is uncertain because Luis Gil (lat) is expected to return after making his final rehab start with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.
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Yankees' Cam Schlittler: Five solid innings in Toronto
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Schlittler didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against Toronto, allowing two runs on seven hits and three walks in five innings. He struck out three.
Schlittler was able to complete five frames in his second straight start to begin his major-league career. Additionally, the rookie right-hander touched 99 mph with his fastball four times while inducing a respectable nine whiffs. It's unknown if he'll stay in New York's rotation once Luis Gil (lat) is ready to come off his rehab assignment, but Schlittler's next start is tentatively projected for next week at home versus the Rays.
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Yankees' Cam Schlittler: On track to start Tuesday
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Schlittler (arm) said he felt good after Saturday's bullpen session and is scheduled to start Tuesday against the Blue Jays, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
The right-hander was originally scheduled to start Friday's second-half opener against Atlanta, but he was pushed back due to arm soreness. Schlittler didn't have any issues during the bullpen session, clearing the way for him to rejoin the starting rotation during the upcoming week. The 24-year-old gave up three earned runs with a 7:2 K:BB over 5.1 frames in his major-league debut July 9 versus Seattle.
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Yankees' Cam Schlittler: Battling arm soreness
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Manager Aaron Boone said Friday that Schlittler has been dealing with upper arm soreness, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
Schlittler was originally supposed to start Friday's game against Atlanta, but the Yankees will now push back his first start of the second half. Imaging on the 24-year-old's arm came back negative, so he should be able to avoid a trip to the injured list and will likely take the mound sometime during New York's upcoming series in Toronto.
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Yankees' Cam Schlittler: Wins big-league debut
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Schlittler (1-0) picked up the win Wednesday, giving up three runs on four hits and two walks over 5.1 innings in a 9-6 victory over the Mariners. He struck out seven.
Promoted from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre earlier in the day for his major-league debut, Schlittler generated 26 called or swinging strikes among his 75 pitches (52 total strikes) in a solid effort, although three of the four hits off him went for extra bases, including homers by J.P. Crawford and Jorge Polanco. Schlittler pitched well enough to earn another turn or two through the rotation on the other side of the All-Star break, but the 24-year-old righty's time in the majors figures to be brief regardless of how he performs, as Luis Gil (lat) could be ready for his season debut by the end of July.
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Yankees' Cam Schlittler: Called up ahead of start
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The Yankees selected Schlittler's contract from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday versus the Mariners in New York.
The Yankees designated reliever Geoff Hartlieb for assignment to clear room on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster for Schlittler, who will join the rotation Wednesday as a replacement for the injured Clarke Schmidt (forearm). The 24-year-old Schlittler had his worst start of the season for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre his last time out July 2 (six earned runs allowed over 2.1 innings), but he's been effective on the whole between stops at Triple-A and Double-A Somerset, logging a 2.82 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 99:26 K:BB in 76.2 innings. If he's able to acquit himself well in his MLB debut, Schlittler could be in line for multiple turns through the New York rotation until Luis Gil (lat) or Ryan Yarbrough (oblique) returns from the injured list.
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Yankees' Cam Schlittler: On track to pitch Wednesday
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Schlittler will be called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to start Wednesday's game against the Mariners at Yankee Stadium, Andy Martino of SNY.tv reports.
The 24-year-old right-hander will be making his MLB debut Wednesday as a replacement in the the rotation for Clarke Schmidt (forearm), who is expected to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery. Allan Winans was called up from Triple-A the last time the Yankees needed a fill-in starter June 23 versus the Reds, but because he hasn't spent the requisite 15 days in the minors since getting optioned, Schlittler will be summoned to fill the void in the rotation. If he's able to deliver a serviceable outing in his big-league debut, Schlittler will have a case for sticking around in the New York rotation on a more permanent basis coming out of the All-Star break. Between stops with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and Double-A Somerset this season, Schlittler owns a 2.82 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 99:26 K:BB over 76.2 innings.
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Yankees' Cam Schlittler: Headed to New York
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The Yankees are expected to call up Schlittler from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to start either Tuesday or Wednesday against the Mariners in New York, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
With Clarke Schmidt (forearm) likely destined for season-ending Tommy John surgery, the Yankees will turn to one of their top pitching prospects to fill the hole in their starting rotation. Schlittler, 24, owns a 3.80 ERA and 1.25 WHIP through five starts (23.2 innings) at Triple-A, though nearly all of the damage done against him came during his most recent outing Tuesday, when he allowed seven runs (six earned) in 2.1 innings.
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Yankees' Cam Schlittler: In mix to replace Schmidt
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Manager Aaron Boone said Friday that Schlittler has "certainly put himself in the mix" to join the Yankees' rotation due to Clarke Schmidt (forearm) going on the 15-day injured list, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Boone called Schlittler an "exciting pitcher," which is not controversial, as Schlittler throws in the upper-90s with his fastball and had a 1.37 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 39 strikeouts in 26.1 innings over his five most recent starts prior to a blowup outing Wednesday in which he gave up six earned runs over 2.1 innings for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Schlittler is not on the 40-man roster, and if the Yankees don't look his way this time, it could be Allan Winans who serves as a spot starter next week before the All-Star break gives the club a chance to reset the rotation.
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Yankees' Cam Schlittler: Dominating at Triple-A
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Schlittler has a 1.69 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 33:8 K:BB in 21.1 innings through four starts for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Schlittler was promoted from Double-A Somerset on June 3 after logging a 2.38 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 64:17 K:BB in 53 innings through 10 appearances at that level, after working 32.1 innings for Somerset in 2024. A 6-foot-6 righty, Schlittler sits at 95-96 mph with his fastball and touches 98 mph with excellent movement. He leans heavily on his 90-mph slider while occasionally mixing in a low-80s curveball. Schlittler is not on the 40-man roster, but he looks like he might be ready to help the big club this summer.
