By James Greig,Yardbarker
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Who will be the Yankees’ Game 3 starter?
The Yankees have a strong one-two punch in Max Fried and Carlos Rodon that would make them a tough series to win for any opponent, but they haven’t quite cemented who their Game 3 starter should be.
Called up in early July, Cam Schlittler has proven to be a pivotal part of the Bombers’ rotation. His high-90s fastball and wipeout slider have helped him cruise to a respectable 3.41 ERA while striking out 69 batters in just over 60 innings pitched. The emergence of the young righty was unexpected by most, and it now poses the question of whether he should be in the postseason rotation or not.
As for the other contender for this position, the 2024 American League Rookie of the Year, Luis Gil, has looked sharp in his nine starts since returning from the injured list. He’s posted a 3.33 ERA and notched a 4-1 record in 46 innings tossed this season.
While still both very young, Gil’s postseason experience from 2024 may be enough to give him the edge in this starter showdown. Schlitter’s efforts will not go unused, though, as the 24-year-old’s arm will likely be used out of the bullpen if he doesn’t cut the rotation.
