Yankees Pitching Woes Continue as Schlittler Sidelined

Fans frustrated as team fails to address glaring roster issues from last season

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The New York Yankees are facing more pitching concerns as top prospect Cam Schlittler has been sidelined with mid-back inflammation, raising questions about the team's fragile pitching depth. Despite high expectations, the 2026 Yankees roster looks nearly identical to last year's underperforming team, leading to growing frustration among fans who feel the organization is content with mediocrity as long as profits remain high.

Why it matters

The Yankees' inability to build a sustainable, healthy pitching staff around star player Aaron Judge has become a recurring issue, wasting the prime years of one of the game's best players. Fans are growing increasingly frustrated with the team's complacency and lack of aggressive offseason moves to address glaring weaknesses.

The details

Schlittler, who the Yankees had high hopes for as a potential Cy Young contender, will be out for several days and is the latest injury concern for a pitching staff that has struggled with health in recent seasons. Beyond Schlittler and veteran Max Fried, the Yankees' rotation depth remains questionable, with the team failing to make significant upgrades in the offseason despite last year's underperformance.

  • Schlittler will not be throwing off a mound for several days due to his mid-back inflammation.

The players

Cam Schlittler

A top Yankees pitching prospect who was expected to be a key part of the team's rotation this season.

Max Fried

The Yankees' other reliable starting pitcher heading into the 2026 season, after leading MLB in wins in 2025.

Aaron Judge

One of the greatest players of his generation, who the Yankees are accused of wasting by failing to build a championship-caliber roster around him.

Paul Goldschmidt

A veteran first baseman the Yankees re-signed despite a disappointing 2025 season, raising questions about the team's offseason strategy.

Aaron Boone

The Yankees' manager, who has struggled to manage the team's pitching staff and injuries in recent seasons.

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What they’re saying

“There is a satisfaction inside the Yankees that their fans don't feel. The organization isn't operating in crisis mode because, financially, there is no crisis.”

— Mike Francesa, New York sports radio icon (Podcast)

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