Yankees see standout performances from Headrick, Rice, and Schlittler in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 1:52 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The New York Yankees have experienced significant early-season surprises in 2026. Brent Headrick has emerged as a reliable bullpen arm with a 2.00 ERA, while Ben Rice leads the American League in RBI and slugging percentage, establishing himself as a top hitter. Cam Schlittler is noted for his dominant pitching, holding a 1.50 ERA and leading in several advanced metrics. These performances highlight the Yankees' depth and resilience despite underwhelming starts from veteran stars Aaron Judge and Max Fried.
- •Brent Headrick has a 2.00 ERA and 29 strikeouts in 27 innings.
- •Ben Rice leads the AL with 44 RBI and 1.056 OPS.
- •Cam Schlittler has a 7-2 record and 1.50 ERA through 12 starts.
- •Yankees are not reliant on Aaron Judge or Max Fried for success.
- •Performance boosts could enhance playoff contention for New York.
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"Every major league team has star players who underperform to start a season, just as every team also has at least one guy who outperforms expectations by a wide margin. The New York Yankees have had a bit of both so far in 2026, but what sets them apart from many other teams is that …
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