Cam Schlittler delivered a dominant performance for most of Wednesday night, but a seventh-inning hiccup ultimately spoiled his strong outing as the New York Yankees fell to the Chicago White Sox 6-5 in a 12-inning contest at Rate Field.
Schlittler had surrendered only one baserunner – a broken-bat single in the fourth – entering the seventh inning with the Yankees holding a 4-0 lead. His command faltered when he issued a walk on a full count, followed by a pitch that hit Miguel Vargas on the hands. Andrew Benintendi then hit a double down the right-field line, scoring Chicago's first run and prompting Schlittler's exit from the game.
"I think the walk there is frustrating," Schlittler said after the game. "Tried to go in on Vargas, hit him. So they didn’t really earn it, I just kind of gave it to them. Frustrating. But it’s how it goes sometimes."
The right-hander, who recorded eight strikeouts and effectively utilized a harder, biting curveball, also reflected on a pitch selection to Benintendi. He noted that Gerrit Cole had discussed the sequence with him in the dugout.
"Shook [off] a pitch to Benintendi, didn’t execute it," Schlittler stated. "Probably had more wiggle room with the pitch Wells called. That’s on me."
Manager Aaron Boone indicated that the Yankees front office is actively evaluating potential trade targets as the deadline approaches. Boone, who has previously advocated for acquisitions like David Bednar and Alex Verdugo, is in communication with general manager Brian Cashman and his staff.
"Oh yeah," Boone said with a grin when asked if he was making his opinions known regarding potential deals. He acknowledged the front office's long-term evaluation process and their readiness to act on opportunities.
In other team news, Giancarlo Stanton continues his running progression but has not yet reached the intensity level required for base running. Boone stated that an update on his return to game action will be provided when he is nearing a game appearance.
Carlos Rodón was scheduled to throw approximately 30 pitches across two simulated innings on Wednesday at Double-A Somerset as he progresses toward a rehab assignment and a potential return to the Yankees in mid- to late August.
The Yankees also announced their Old-Timers’ Day roster for the Aug. 8 game. First-time attendees include Dellin Betances, Todd Frazier, Adam Ottavino, and David Weathers. Notably absent are Derek Jeter, who only attended in 2023 when no game was played, and Brett Gardner, who has not been associated with the organization since his last playing season in 2021.