Schlittler’s September ascent has him in the Yankees’ playoff rotation mix, riding a fastball that sits near 98-100 mph with a cutters/curve mix. Six shutout innings vs Washington reinforced his upside, following a Rays outing with 18 consecutive outs. Boone called him a “key part” of down-the-stretch rotation, while Fried and Rodón provide veteran ballast and Chisholm, Bellinger, and Jones buoy the clubhouse.