Around the Empire: Schlittler snubbed for All-Star Game starter
Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler will attend the All-Star Game but has opted not to pitch to focus on the second half.
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The brief
Cam Schlittler of the New York Yankees will attend the upcoming All-Star Game but will not participate in pitching duties. The decision comes as he shifts focus toward preparation for the second half of the baseball season.
Coverage from MLB.com and ESPN confirms his attendance despite the decision to abstain from pitching. The New York Post reports that the Blue Jays manager had intended to snub Schlittler from a starting role prior to this announcement.
Reports do not yet specify how this decision impacts the Yankees' rotation immediately following the break. Further coverage is expected to clarify the roster adjustments for the American League team.
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Quick answers
Will Cam Schlittler pitch in the All-Star Game?
No, he has decided not to pitch in the game.
Why is Schlittler not pitching?
Coverage indicates he is focusing on preparation for the second half of the season.
Was Schlittler going to start the game?
The New York Post reports the Blue Jays manager was planning to snub him from the starting role.
Coverage (7)
- Why Yankees’ Cam Schlittler doesn’t plan to pitch in the All-Star Game The New York Times · 6h ago
- MLB All-Star pitcher tracker: Which aces won't be able to take the mound Tuesday? Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Schlittler will not pitch in ASG with focus on preparation for second half MLB.com · 6h ago
- Cam Schlittler's Surprising Yankees Decision Proves One Thing Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Blue Jays manager reveals he was snubbing Cam Schlitter before surprise All-Star Game decision New York Post · 6h ago
- Yankees' Cam Schlittler to attend, won't pitch in All-Star Game ESPN · 6h ago
- Around the Empire: Schlittler snubbed for All-Star Game starter Pinstripe Alley · 6h ago
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