Yankees' Cam Schlittler struggles with control in recent outing against Cardinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 6:11 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler walked five batters in his last start against St. Louis on August 6, contributing to a 13-7 loss. Typically known for his precision and low walk rate, Schlittler acknowledged that a mechanical flaw affected his delivery, causing control issues. He is set to start again on August 13 against the Braves after working with pitching coach Matt Blake to correct the problem. Schlittler has a 2.26 ERA this season and is seen as a key player for the Yankees heading into the postseason.
- •Schlittler walked five batters over three innings against the Cardinals.
- •His previous average was 1.73 walks per nine innings.
- •He identified a mechanical flaw impacting his control.
- •Schlittler is expected to start against the Braves on August 13.
- •He leads the American League with a 2.26 ERA.
- 6:11 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ star has found the flaw that could sink him in October | Klapisch
"The Yankees' dynamic right-hander walked five batters in his last start, a season high.
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