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Yankees Spring Training: Schlittler Shines, Cruz Impresses Despite Injury

3/22/2026

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Cam Schlittler excelled during Yankees spring training on March 22, 2026, throwing 62 pitches over 3 ²/3 scoreless innings with an average fastball speed of 97.5 mph.
Ryan Yarbrough struggled in relief, allowing three runs in 2 ²/3 innings.
Yovanny Cruz impressed with his third consecutive scoreless outing, averaging 100.6 mph on his fastball, but faces slim chances for the Opening Day roster due to a prior shoulder issue.
Manager Aaron Boone acknowledged Cruz's improved performance.
The Yankees will face the Phillies in their Grapefruit League finale, with Will Warren scheduled to pitch.

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Cam Schlittler excelled during Yankees spring training on March 22, 2026, throwing 62 pitches over 3 ²/3 scoreless innings with an average fastball speed of 97.5 mph.
Ryan Yarbrough struggled in relief, allowing three runs in 2 ²/3 innings.
Yovanny Cruz impressed with his third consecutive scoreless outing, averaging 100.6 mph on his fastball, but faces slim chances for the Opening Day roster due to a prior shoulder issue.
Manager Aaron Boone acknowledged Cruz's improved performance.
The Yankees will face the Phillies in their Grapefruit League finale, with Will Warren scheduled to pitch.