The New York Yankees announced their pitching rotation for the MLB Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox, naming Cam Schlittler as the Game 1 starter, according to multiple outlets.
Manager Aaron Boone made the decision, which came after rumors that Max Fried would start Game 1 turned out to be untrue, according to Yahoo Sports (via Heavy).
Should the series extend to three games, Fried and Gerrit Cole are set to follow Schlittler in the rotation, according to CBS Sports.
The Yankees and Red Sox are described as two of the most storied rivals in league history, with the Wild Card series expected to produce an intense matchup, according to Yahoo Sports.
How each side covered it
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- Yahoo Sports reported Cam Schlittler had a notable reaction to being named the Game 1 starter.
- Yahoo Sports noted rumors that Max Fried would start Game 1 were untrue.
- CBS Sports detailed the full rotation order, with Fried and Gerrit Cole following Schlittler if needed.
- Center outlets described the Yankees-Red Sox matchup as one of baseball's most intense rivalries.
“Max Fried and Gerrit Cole will follow Schlittler in the rotation should the series go to three games” — CBS Sports
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“the Yankees had no bad options for Game 1 — but Aaron Boone saved himself some second-guessing” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
Who is starting Game 1 for the Yankees in the Wild Card Series?
Cam Schlittler was named the Game 1 starting pitcher for the New York Yankees in their MLB Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox, a decision made by manager Aaron Boone.
Who will pitch after Schlittler if the series continues?
According to CBS Sports, Max Fried and Gerrit Cole are set to follow Cam Schlittler in the Yankees' pitching rotation should the Wild Card Series go to three games.
Was there confusion about who would start Game 1?
Yes. Rumors had circulated that Max Fried would start Game 1, but Yahoo Sports reported those rumors turned out to be untrue, and Cam Schlittler was named the starter instead.
Sources · 4 outlet reports
- CBS SportsCenterCam Schlittler earns Game 1 start in Yankees' Wild Card Series rotation: How Cy Young favorite won the job
- Yahoo SportsCenterYankees rumors: The expected plan for Cam Schlittler, Max Fried to start playoffs vs. Red Sox
- Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningSchlittler to Start Yankees’ Wild Card Opener
- New York PostRight-leaningYankees tab Cam Schlittler to start Game 1 vs. Red Sox to open MLB playoffs