Overview

• The 24-year-old right-hander threw seven scoreless innings with two hits allowed and a career-high nine strikeouts against the Orioles on September 27 in a 6-1 win.
• Through that start, Schlittler owns a 2.96 ERA with 84 strikeouts over 73 innings, boosted by in-season additions of a two-seamer and a distinct slider alongside his cutter.
• New York must choose between Schlittler and Luis Gil for its third postseason starter, with the decision pending final regular-season outcomes.
• Judge publicly vouched for Schlittler’s readiness for October, and Aaron Boone indicated he would trust the rookie in a playoff start.
• Max Fried and Carlos Rodón are slated to start the Yankees’ first two postseason games regardless of the choice for the third slot.