Cam Schlittler earns Cy Young consideration as Yankees chase playoff spot
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
New York Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler is having a standout season, boasting a 1.95 ERA and 228 strikeouts. As the Yankees aim to secure the top spot in the American League, they are currently four games behind division rival Tampa Bay Rays. Schlittler has made 31 starts this season, with a 14-6 record. He is seen as a strong candidate for the AL Cy Young Award, with recent comparisons to Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw, who last won the award as a full-time pitcher. The Yankees are set to face the Rays in a crucial four-game series starting Tuesday.
- •Yankees four games behind Rays with nine games remaining.
- •Cam Schlittler has pitched 184 ⅔ innings this season.
- •Schlittler is likely to pitch against Rays in pivotal series.
- •Comparisons drawn between Schlittler and Clayton Kershaw's 2014 season.
- •Schlittler's Cy Young candidacy highlights his historic performance.
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Cam Schlittler draws comparison to Dodgers legend ahead of Yankees postseason
"New York Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler is having a historic season.
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