Schlittler to start Yankees' Wild Card Series opener vs. Red Sox, followed by Fried and Cole

The New York Yankees announced on Sunday, September 27, 2026, that Cam Schlittler will start Game 1 of their Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, with Max Fried and Gerrit Cole to follow in Games 2 and 3 of the best-of-three series. Schlittler previously impressed in last year's Wild Card Series against the same Red Sox, striking out 12 batters over eight innings in a 4-0 Yankees victory. The pitching rotation announcement came on the final day of the 2026 regular season.