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Yankees' Schlittler Shines in Spring Debut, Eyes Opening Day

3/7/2026

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Cam Schlittler of the New York Yankees made his spring debut in Tampa, pitching 2 1/3 scoreless innings against the Tampa Bay Rays, with four strikeouts and a 99.6 mph fastball.
Schlittler is expected to be ready for Opening Day after a back injury, though he may have an initial pitch count.
Manager Aaron Boone praises Schlittler's confidence and adjustment as Schlittler aims to build on last season's 2.96 ERA.

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Cam Schlittler of the New York Yankees made his spring debut in Tampa, pitching 2 1/3 scoreless innings against the Tampa Bay Rays, with four strikeouts and a 99.6 mph fastball.
Schlittler is expected to be ready for Opening Day after a back injury, though he may have an initial pitch count.
Manager Aaron Boone praises Schlittler's confidence and adjustment as Schlittler aims to build on last season's 2.96 ERA.