Cam Schlittler

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Cam Schlittler will make his first spring training start on Friday against the Rays.

Fantasy Impact

Schlittler had been behind in camp due to a back injury. He will likely be a little behind to begin the season. He'll be built up to 65-80 pitches if all goes well.

Schlittler (back) dealt with mid-back inflammation shortly after arriving at camp. New York has taken a cautious approach with his throwing progression, and he has completed multiple bullpen sessions without complications.

Fantasy Impact

He is slated to throw approximately 25 pitches during a simulated live batting practice inning on Wednesday. Schlittler could appear in a Grapefruit League game next week if Wednesday's session goes smoothly.

Cam Schlittler (back) returned to the mound and threw a bullpen session for the Yankees Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Schlittler had been dealing with back inflammation entering camp for manager Aaron Boone, but the right-hander looks to have moved past the issue. Schlitter will be relied on heavily as part of a rotation that will begin the season without Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon after posting an impressive 2.96 ERA and 1.22 WHIP to go along with 84 strikeouts in 14 starts (4-3) for the Yankees last season.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that Cam Schlittler could resume throwing off the mound on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Schlittler was shut down after he started to deal with inflammation in the middle of his back. The Yankees won't rush him back.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Cam Schlittler is dealing with inflammation in the middle of his back.

Fantasy Impact

Schlittler had felt a "tweak" in his back. The Yankees plan to keep him off the mound for now but he will continue throwing.