Yankees' Cam Schlittler Dealing With Minor Back, Lat Issues

Pitcher says he has 'zero' concern and will continue throwing during spring training

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler is dealing with mid-back inflammation and a sore lat muscle, but he described the issues as 'minor' and said he has 'zero' concern about them. The team is taking precautions by having Schlittler rest for a few days, but he plans to continue throwing during spring training.

Why it matters

Injuries, even minor ones, are always a concern for professional baseball teams during spring training as they prepare for the upcoming season. The Yankees will want to ensure Schlittler's issues don't develop into anything more serious that could impact his availability for the regular season.

The details

Schlittler, who has been in Tampa for a month already, said his lat muscle has also been bothering him. However, he described the situation as 'minor' and said the team is just taking some precautions by having him rest for a few days.

  • Schlittler has been in Tampa for a month already.

The players

Cam Schlittler

A pitcher for the New York Yankees who is dealing with minor back and lat issues during spring training.

Aaron Boone

The manager of the New York Yankees who revealed Schlittler's injury.

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What they’re saying

“We're just taking some precautions for a few days, and that's really it.”

— Cam Schlittler, Yankees Pitcher (wn.com)

The takeaway

While any injury, even a minor one, is concerning during spring training, the Yankees appear to be taking a cautious approach with Schlittler to ensure he is fully healthy and ready for the start of the regular season.