Overview

• In his third major-league start on July 28, Schlittler allowed three earned runs on seven hits with five strikeouts in a 4-2 loss to the Rays
• He lost command early, walking Jonathan Aranda on nine pitches and yielding a two-run homer to Junior Caminero in the first inning
• Schlittler’s fastball reached 100 mph and regularly sat at 98–99 mph, but his slider and curveball have yet to become reliable weapons
• Manager Aaron Boone praised his velocity and poise while stressing the need to fine-tune his secondary offerings
• With Luis Gil and Ryan Yarbrough closing in on returns, the rookie must sharpen his control to secure his place in New York’s rotation