Yankees Pitcher Cam Schlittler Opts Out of All-Star Game

Despite being healthy and having the potential to start the All-Star Game, Cam Schlittler has decided to withdraw from the event. Yankees manager Aaron Boone stated on Sunday morning that the decision was made after Schlittler expressed concerns about pitching with high intensity on a day that typically falls within his regular throwing schedule between starts.

Schlittler, who recently delivered a strong performance allowing just two earned runs over 6.2 innings and 99 pitches against the Nationals on Saturday, reportedly spoke with reporters on Sunday about his reservations. The emerging ace expressed discomfort with participating in the All-Star Game on what would have been his normal between-starts throwing day, indicating a preference to stick to his established routine.