Yankees news: Cam Schlittler prepares for Fenway Park debut vs. Red Sox

TL;DR

Cam Schlittler is set to make his Fenway Park debut against the Red Sox, following a notable performance last October. He has received death threats ahead of the game, highlighting the intense rivalry.

Key points

Cam Schlittler prepares for his Fenway Park debut
He received death threats ahead of the game
Yankees changed day game start times to 1:35 pm ET
Braden Shewmake was traded to the Astros
Wilmy Sanchez is a new pitching prospect for the Yankees

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 17: Cam Schlittler #31 of the New York Yankees warms up before the game against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on April 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images) | Getty Images MLB Trade Rumors | Charlie Wright: The Yankees made a minor trade on Sunday, trading infielder Braden Shewmake to the Astros for Wilmy Sanchez. Shewmake has appeared in the majors for the Braves and White Sox and was signed as a minor-league depth infielder. As for who the Yankees have picked up, Sanchez is a 22-year-old pitching prospect who started this season in Double-A and will indeed report to the Somerset Patriots. NJ.com | Bob Klapisch: This season, the Yankees have began starting their early afternoon games at 1:35 pm ET, as opposed to 1:05 pm ET. That apparently came after a request from some of the veteran players, who believe the change has actually helped them in their game preparation. New York Post | Joel Sherman: Cam Schlittler made a bit of a impression last October, not only for his performance against the in the AL Wild Card Series, but also for his willingness to chirp at Boston fans, whom he grew up amongst. Well this week, he’s set to make his first career start back in Fenway Park, and that’s become a bit of an event. Schlittler has reported that he and family members have received death threats, and while the pitcher doesn’t believe there’s anything serious to them, that shows the nature of how he’s gotten in some fans’ heads since last October. : Yankees beat writer Bryan Hoch weighed in alongside 29 other personalities at MLB.com to offer insight on early-season developments that the team they cover can believe in. Like many, Hoch’s been impressed by the hard-hitting thus far, calling him a future All-Star — and this was published before he homered in his fourth consecutive game. After going yard yesterday (lefty/lefty off , too), he’s now hitting .338/.476/.800 with eight dingers and a 246 wRC+ in 84 PA. Modest.

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What happened to Cam Schlittler before his Fenway Park debut?

Cam Schlittler received death threats prior to his debut at Fenway Park, which he does not believe are serious.

Why did the Yankees change their starting time for day games this season?

The Yankees changed their day game starting time to 1:35 pm ET at the request of veteran players for better game preparation.

Who did the Yankees trade to the Astros recently?

The Yankees traded infielder Braden Shewmake to the Astros for pitching prospect Wilmy Sanchez.

Yankees news: Cam Schlittler prepares for Fenway Park debut vs. Red Sox

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