The New York Yankees faced a significant blow this week as starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt was placed on the 15-day injured list due to right forearm tightness, a concerning issue for any pitcher. Schmidt has admitted to managing this discomfort for several weeks, raising questions about the Yankees' already precarious rotation situation.

With injuries piling up, the Yankees may need to turn to Cam Schlittler, a promising 22-year-old right-hander currently excelling in Triple-A. Yankees manager Aaron Boone recently hinted at Schlittler's potential call-up, stating, "He’s an exciting pitcher... He’s certainly put himself in the mix." Schlittler, known for his mid-90s fastball and effective slider and splitter, boasts an impressive 1.69 ERA and over 40% strikeout rate across 21 innings at Triple-A. However, he still has areas in need of improvement, such as refining his changeup and addressing some mechanical issues. With the Yankees' rotation already thin, a call-up may be imminent as they search for stability on the mound.