For the back half of June and into the first week of July, the New York Yankees have struggled mightily in all facets of the game. Boone confirmed that top pitching prospect Cam Schlittler will make his MLB debut on Wednesday against Seattle.
Yankees’ Aaron Boone Announces Significant Roster Updates on Tuesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
For the back half of June and into the first week of July, the New York Yankees have struggled mightily in all facets of the game.
During this stretch, they’ve endured two separate five-game losing streaks over a 22-game span, falling out of first place in the AL East. After sitting at 42-25 on June 13, they’ve slipped to second place with a 49-41 overall record.
However, after snapping their latest skid with a win over the New York Mets on Sunday, manager Aaron Boone—who has received much of the recent criticism—announced several major roster updates during an appearance on “Talkin’ Yanks” ahead of Tuesday’s series opener against the Seattle Mariners.
Boone confirmed that top pitching prospect Cam Schlittler will make his MLB debut on Wednesday against Seattle.
Aaron Boone confirms to us that Cam Schlittler will start for the Yankees tomorrow, making his MLB debut pic.twitter.com/p67FIwMOX8
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) July 8, 2025
He also revealed that Jazz Chisholm Jr. is officially moving back to second base, a decision that Yankees fans have long been hoping for.
Additionally, the Yankees are set to receive a much-needed boost to their starting rotation, as Luis Gil is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Sunday and will be built back up to return as a starter.
Aaron Boone tells us Luis Gil is expected to begin a rehab assignment on Sunday, and confirms he'll be built up as a starter pic.twitter.com/rWQyPt3jnS
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) July 8, 2025
Fans reacted to the moves:
"JAZZ BACK TO HIS ACTUAL POSITION," a fan said.
Someone else added, "t's about time. A good follow up question would be why did it take so long."
Another fan posted, "Luis Gil is a more important piece to saving this season than he was just a week ago. I really hope he can get back into things quickly. Our rotation is taking severe hits."
"Get him dialed in coach," one more fan commented.
The Yankees are entering a crucial six-game stretch before the All-Star break, facing off against two clear playoff contenders—the Seattle Mariners and the Chicago Cubs. The good news: both series will be played in the Bronx, where the Yankees hold a solid 26–17 record this season.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
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