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Cam Schlittler Targets Changeup as Yankees Raise His 2026 Importance

He plans to train in Tampa in early January under Matt Blake’s guidance to add an offspeed weapon that complements his power fastball.

Jul 9, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlitter (31) is greeted in the dugout after getting taken out of the game against the Seattle Mariners in the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Yankees' Cam Schlittler had an electric postseason debut.
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Overview

  • The 24-year-old righty is prioritizing a changeup this winter after Matt Blake said it is likelier than a splitter, citing past pronation issues and a need to counter lefties and cut down “foul ball wars.”
  • Schlittler has begun throwing, is living and training with former Northeastern teammates, and is scheduled to report to the Yankees’ player development complex the first week of January.
  • He will stay off social media until Feb. 11, saying he wants to talk only when he can “back it up,” and he clarified that prior viral barbs were aimed at antagonistic fans rather than the city or Red Sox players.
  • After a 2025 rookie breakout with a 2.96 ERA in 14 starts, he struck out 12 over eight scoreless innings to win the Wild Card Series clincher against Boston.
  • Reporting indicates Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodón and Clarke Schmidt are expected to open 2026 on the injured list, increasing the Yankees’ reliance on the cost-controlled right-hander.