Yankees announce Cam Schlittler as Game 1 starter for Wild Card Series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
The New York Yankees confirmed that Cam Schlittler will start Game 1 of the Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox. Manager Aaron Boone indicated Max Fried is now set to pitch Game 2, while Gerrit Cole is available for a potential Game 3. Aaron Judge's return remains uncertain as he has not participated in baseball activities since injuring his calf on September 16. The Yankees' season ended with a rainout on September 27, which prevented them from attempting to match a franchise record of three consecutive seasons finishing with a 94-67 record.
- •Cam Schlittler will start Game 1 against the Red Sox.
- •Max Fried will pitch Game 2, with Gerrit Cole for Game 3 if necessary.
- •Aaron Judge has not resumed baseball activities since his calf injury.
- •Yankees' rainout on September 27 concluded their season at Game 161.
- •A potential franchise history was unattainable due to the rainout.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees news: Cam Schlittler draws Game 1 start
"Fried, Cole set for Games 2, 3; Judge yet to resume baseball activities; rainout prevents Game 162; a Broadway revival.
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