Cam Schlittler Nearing Cy Young Title as Yankees Face Diamondbacks

Cam Schlittler is set to take the mound Saturday in Arizona against the Diamondbacks, aiming to solidify his Cy Young-caliber 2026 season. Schlittler has been exceptionally dominant throughout the season, particularly in recent outings, as he builds momentum heading into the postseason.

Batters are hitting just .185 against Schlittler this season, the second-best mark in the American League. However, his performance has been even more formidable over the past month-plus. In his last seven starts, Schlittler has allowed only 21 hits over 45 innings, posting a 1.00 ERA during that stretch. This performance has virtually secured the Cy Young award in the American League and propelled him into the MVP conversation with a 14-6 record, a 1.95 ERA, and 215 strikeouts.

In his most recent start, Schlittler surrendered only one hit over six innings against the New York Mets. Prior to that, he allowed a combined five hits over 15 innings against the Los Angeles Angels and the Colorado Rockies across two starts.

The Arizona Diamondbacks present a more challenging offensive matchup, as they have been an above-average hitting team all season. However, Schlittler may benefit from the unfamiliarity his opponents have with him.

Only one batter on the Diamondbacks' current roster has faced Schlittler in a major league game, and that player, Jesus Sanchez, recently joined the team and may not even play on Saturday. This lack of familiarity could further challenge the Diamondbacks against one of baseball's most difficult pitchers to hit.

The New York Post betting recommendation is Cam Schlittler Under 4.5 hits allowed, with odds of -168 at DraftKings.