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Yankees Lean Toward Cam Schlittler for Postseason Game 3 After Setting Fried and Rodón Up Top

Coaches’ concerns about Luis Gil’s underlying metrics leave his October role in doubt.

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New York Yankees' Cam Schlittler pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Overview

  • Max Fried and Carlos Rodón are lined up to open the postseason for New York, giving the club a clear one-two to start a Wild Card or Division Series.
  • Cam Schlittler’s schedule has him starting Saturday and lining up again for a potential Wild Card Game 3 on Thursday, with Aaron Boone praising his poise and power.
  • Manager Aaron Boone and pitching coach Matt Blake questioned the sustainability of Luis Gil’s results, citing command issues and an expected ERA around 4.77 despite a 3.29 ERA since returning.
  • Will Warren capped a 33-start rookie season with 162.1 innings and a 4.44 ERA, and he is viewed as more likely to shift into a bullpen role in October.
  • Early roster projections favor Fried, Rodón and Schlittler as the three starters and even suggest Gil could be left off a Wild Card roster, with final choices hinging on whether the Yankees win the AL East or enter the Wild Card round.