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Yankees' Boone discusses Schlittler, injured players before Wild Card series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 1:06 AM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Yankees' Boone discusses Schlittler, injured players before Wild Card series

Summary

Yankees manager Aaron Boone revealed that pitcher Cam Schlittler, a contender for the AL Cy Young, may not start in Game 1 of the Wild Card series. Injured players Giancarlo Stanton and Trent Grisham could return soon. Boone mentioned that the decision on Schlittler's start will depend on the team's strategy for the postseason. Schlittler's historic performance this season includes a potential sub-2 ERA and a streak with more strikeouts than hits allowed in 22 consecutive road starts. The Yankees are also considering adding top prospect Carlos Lagrange to their Wild Card roster.

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Key Details

•Schlittler might not start Game 1 of the Wild Card series.
•Stanton and Grisham could return to the lineup soon.
•Boone's decision on starters depends on postseason strategy.
•Schlittler has a chance for a sub-2 ERA this season.
•Yankees considering adding Carlos Lagrange to postseason roster.

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1:06 AMYahoo Sports — Aaron Boone Drops Surprising Cam Schlittler Revelation Ahead of Yankees’ Wild Card Series

What they're saying

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Cam Schlittler may have the American League Cy Young locked up, but that doesn’t mean he’ll be toeing the slab in the first game of the Yankees’ upcoming Wild Card series. On Wednesday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone dropped a few surprising tidbits, including that ailing sluggers Giancarlo Stanton and Trent Grisham might be back in […] The post Aaron Boone Drops Surprising Cam Schlittler Revelation Ahead of Yankees’ Wild Card Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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