Aaron Judge downplays MVP hopes for Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
New York Yankees' Aaron Judge addressed MVP speculation surrounding teammate Cam Schlittler, who has excelled during Judge's injury absence. Despite Schlittler's impressive performance as a pitcher, Judge emphasized that Schlittler's strongest case would be for the Cy Young Award, not MVP. The Yankees sit at 86-63 as they battle for playoff positioning. Judge's return from injury aims to boost the team as they approach the postseason.
- •Judge recently returned to the lineup after a three-month injury stint.
- •Schlittler has been a key pitcher with several starters injured.
- •Judge believes Schlittler should be considered for the Cy Young Award.
- •The Yankees are currently in contention for the AL East lead.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Aaron Judge Shuts Down MVP Talk For Superstar Teammate
"The New York Yankees’ superstar slugger threw some cold water on his teammate’s hopes for a major season award.
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