Yankees' Cam Schlittler opts out of All-Star Game in Philadelphia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 4:24 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Cam Schlittler, the New York Yankees ace, has opted out of pitching in the All-Star Game scheduled for July 12, 2026, in Philadelphia. Despite being a frontrunner to start due to an impressive season, highlighted by a 2.05 ERA, Schlittler decided against participating to prioritize his health after pitching the day prior against the Washington Nationals. Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed Schlittler's decision, although he remains healthy and will instead enjoy the All-Star festivities. Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays is expected to step in as the new favorite to start for the American League.
- •Schlittler has a 2.05 ERA this season, second best in MLB.
- •He pitched just before the All-Star Game on July 11, 2026.
- •Dylan Cease is likely to start for the AL in Schlittler's place.
- •Cody Bellinger and Ben Rice will represent the Yankees in the All-Star events.
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — All-Star Game shocker: Yankees’ Cam Schlittler (sort of) bows out
- 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees ace Cam Schlittler opts out of All-Star Game
"The Yankees' most successful starter has expressed a desire to not pitch in the All-Star Game.
"Cam Schlittler was the favorite to start for the AL.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 10:01 PMAll-Star Game shocker: Yankees’ Cam Schlittler (sort of) bows out
The Yankees' most successful starter has expressed a desire to not pitch in the All-Star Game.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 4:24 PMYankees ace Cam Schlittler opts out of All-Star Game
Cam Schlittler was the favorite to start for the AL.
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