Yankees News: Cam Schlittler, Gary Sánchez free agency, former star's son heading to Marlins

The start of the MLB offseason is very much upon us, with qualifying offer decisions arriving and coaching carousels spinning. It's also that time of the MLB calendar when we look back at the greatest individual achievements of the past season. In this realm, New York Yankees ace Cam Schlittler is surely in line for some hardware.

On Monday night, Schlittler was named a finalist for the 2026 American League Cy Young Award, alongside Toronto Blue Jays' Dylan Cease and Cleveland Guardians' Parker Messick.

Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler on verge of 2026 Cy Young Award

By our measure, Schlittler should be seen as the favorite to win the award. The 25-year-old right-hander logged a 14-6 record for the Yanks in 33 starts (193 2/3 innings) with an MLB-best 1.95 ERA to go along with 239 strikeouts and a 0.92 WHIP. The Cy Young winner will be revealed on Nov. 11.

Yankees fans are aware that Schlittler's dominant season even generated some AL MVP buzz; but alas, Schlittler did not crack the finalist list. The trio up for that award are Astros' Yordan Alvarez, Rays' Junior Caminero, and Royals' Bobby Witt Jr.

Former Yankees catcher and World Series champ Gary Sánchez is now a free agent

The World Series champion Milwaukee Brewers officially declined their half of a mutual option on Sánchez, making the ex-Yank a free agent. Though Sánchez was the backup to World Series MVP catcher William Contreras, he showed in 2026 that he's still got some pop in his bat, slugging 12 homers and 38 RBI in 275 plate appearances for the Brew Crew.

As the Yankees ponder catching depth behind Austin Wells, Sánchez presents an interesting option. Set to turn 34 in December, Sánchez last played for the Yankees in 2021, and he's been open about embracing a return to the Bronx.

Former Yankees star Robinson Canó's son to sign with Marlins

If you're among the Yankees fans who watched Robinson Canó's entire career from start to finish, you might find the following news a tad jarring: Canó's teenage son is officially an MLB prospect.

Robinson Canó Jr., a 16-year-old shortstop, reportedly reached a $1 million pre-agreement with the Miami Marlins as part of their 2028 international class. Canó Jr. spent time this year in the Mexican League; he cannot officially sign until the '28 international period due to age rules.

Canó Sr. spent nine seasons with the Yankees from 2005-2013, snagging five All-Star berths, five Silver Slugger trophies, and a 2009 World Series ring along the way. Canó's father, José Canó, was a professional pitcher who played in Taiwan's Chinese Professional Baseball League and had a cup of coffee (six games pitched) for the Houston Astros in 1989. It's safe to say the baseball genes are strong in the Canó family.

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