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Yankees’ Cam Schlittler Leans Toward Changeup as Sixth Pitch

The Yankees expect him to shoulder a larger rotation load in early 2026.

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Oct 2, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler (31) pumps his fist as he leaves the field after pitching the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox during game three of the Wildcard round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images.
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Overview

  • Schlittler said he began throwing the prospective new pitch about three weeks ago and is testing different grips.
  • He plans to travel to Tampa in roughly three weeks for focused work with the Yankees’ pitching group ahead of spring training.
  • The right-hander’s current mix features a four-seamer, cutter, curve, sinker and sweeper, with a fastball usage around 55% that underscores the value of an offspeed option versus left-handed hitters.
  • He posted a 2.96 ERA over 14 starts as a rookie and set a franchise rookie mark with 12 strikeouts in an eight-inning Wild Card Series clincher against the Red Sox.
  • With Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodón and Clarke Schmidt rehabbing from surgeries, he is being counted on more, and his offseason plan includes strength work, weight maintenance and a social-media break after addressing a late-season pitch-tipping issue.