Cam Schlittler, the Yankees' No. 2 prospect, will make his major league debut against the Seattle Mariners due to injuries in the Yankees' rotation. Born in Massachusetts and a product of Northeastern University, Schlittler was drafted in the seventh round in 2022. He faced command issues but improved significantly, posting a 2.60 ERA and increasing his strikeout rate to 30.3 percent in the minors. He recently excelled in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre with a 1.69 ERA and 33 strikeouts in 21.1 innings. His promotion comes as Clarke Schmidt undergoes Tommy John surgery.
Cam Schlittler's journey from a seventh-round draft pick to a major league debut highlights the Yankees' confidence in developing homegrown talent amidst injury challenges.
With a 2.60 ERA in the minors and an impressive strikeout rate increase, Cam Schlittler's performance validated his no. 2 prospect status prior to his MLB debut.
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