New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler is in a strong position to start the upcoming All-Star Game for the American League, with the final decision resting with Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider, who is managing the AL squad. Schlittler has one outing remaining before the All-Star break, and if he remains healthy and receives approval from the Yankees, he is slated to pitch on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park.
Gerrit Cole, a teammate of Schlittler's on the Yankees, described the pitcher as "brilliant," "great," and "very consistent throughout and never satisfied."
Schlittler's potential start in the All-Star Game would be a fitting recognition for his dominant performance this season. The assignment to manage the American League team falls to Schneider, the Blue Jays' manager, who would need the Yankees' consent for Schlittler to pitch on what would effectively be an off-day between his regular starts.