Pitching prospect Cam Schlittler started on Wednesday night and earned the win, flashing his 99-mph heater over 5 1/3 strong innings. The right-hander was bit by the home run ball twice — he gave up three earned runs on four hits with two walks — but he racked up seven strikeouts, exiting in the sixth inning to a standing ovation.

Yankees: Will Warren (5-4, 5.02 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 107 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Mariners will try to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the New York Yankees. New York has a 49-41 record overall and a 26-17 record at home.

NEW YORK — Both Yankees general manager Brian Cashman and manager Aaron Boone called the move to designate DJ LeMahieu for assignment on Wednesday a “tough” decision. LeMahieu had been in pinstripes since 2019, a well-respected and hard-working figure in the Yankees’ clubhouse.

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is aiming to be busy ahead of the MLB trade deadline but tried to temper expectations in terms of what might happen.

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman on Wednesday said he's "definitely" looking to acquire a starting pitcher ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.

The move came a day after manager Aaron Boone announced that LeMahieu would move from New York's starting second baseman to a bench role. Boone said LeMahieu did not take the demotion well but emphasized that LeMahieu didn't ask for his release.