New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler is expected to win the AL Cy Young Award and is considered the team’s most valuable player as they approach the playoffs. Schlittler pitched six shutout innings against the Mets on Sunday, helping the Yankees secure a 2-0 victory.
With an ERA of 1.95 after 31 starts – the lowest by a Yankee starter since Ron Guidry’s 1.74 in 1978 – Schlittler is a strong contender for the AL MVP award, according to manager Aaron Boone. “He’s our MVP,” Boone said after Sunday’s game. Schlittler himself stated the team’s goal is “to win a championship,” and the Yankees’ postseason hopes rely heavily on his performance.
The Yankees are on the verge of clinching a playoff spot, needing just one more win. Captain Judge emphasized the importance of qualifying for the postseason, stating, “If you don’t get in, you can’t win a World Series, right? So, you’ve got to celebrate that.”
During Sunday’s game, Schlittler allowed only one hit – a double by Brett Baty – while walking two and striking out eight. He briefly sustained a leg injury when a liner from Bo Bichette hit the back of his leg, but he finished his outing of 94 pitches. Schlittler said, “It’ll be a fun couple of days getting that recovered, but I feel like we’re in a good spot.” He is expected to start Game 1 of the Yankees’ opening postseason series, potentially a best-of-three Wild Card Series against Boston. Yankees catcher Austin Wells noted Schlittler “expects the best every time he throws.”
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