New York Yankees weigh Game 1 starter for AL Wild Card Series

The New York Yankees are evaluating their starting rotation options for Game 1 of the upcoming American League Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox. While Cam Schlittler is the front-runner for the American League Cy Young Award following a season with a 1.95 ERA, manager Aaron Boone has not definitively committed him to the Game 1 start.

Team strategy appears to involve balancing the Wild Card Series workload with potential upcoming matchups in the American League Division Series (ALDS) against the Tampa Bay Rays. Pitching coach Matt Blake indicated there are several iterations for the rotation, noting that left-hander Max Fried is under heavy consideration for the Game 1 start. This approach would allow pitchers to remain available for potential Games 2 and 5 of the ALDS should the Yankees advance.