February 15, 2026

New York Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler (back) broke out in a big way during his first stint at the MLB level in 2025, starting 14 games (73 innings pitched) with a 2.96 ERA, 84 strikeouts, and a 1.22 WHIP. Schlittler has an excellent fastball that averages 98.0 mph (95th percentile) and a strong strikeout rate of 27.6 percent (82nd percentile). While the underlying metrics showcase some signs of regression, evident by his 4.13 xERA, 3.84 SIERA, and 3.77 xFIP, his fastball is fantastic, as he held opponents to a .173 batting average against. His second pitch, the cutter, was also excellent, holding batters to a .204 batting average. While there is some room for improvement beyond that with his command (10.2 percent walk rate), sinker, and breaking balls, his primary pitches were tough on hitters in 2025. The former seventh-round draft pick in 2022 injured his back on February 12, but recent reports suggest he is going to resume throwing from the mound on Tuesday. The news is encouraging, considering he is projected as the Yankees' No. 2 starter behind Max Fried with Gerrit Cole (elbow) tentatively expected back in June, and Carlos Rodon (elbow) missing some time as well and tentatively projected back in May. RotoBaller ranks Schlittler as the 40th overall starting pitcher off the board, while NFBC ADP ranks him 134.0 overall. Schlittler is primed for a second-year breakout, and fantasy managers looking to target a young arm with a good fastball and strikeout rate should be looking his way.--Nicho Roessler
Source: RotoBaller