Preview for Saturday, September 19, 2026. Schedule and player information can change.
New York Yankees at Arizona Diamondbacks
The Yankees head to Arizona with Cam Schlittler on the mound, and his numbers stand out clearly among the figures available for this matchup. Schlittler carries an ERA of 1.95 and a WP-calculated FIP of 2.64 across approximately 184.7 innings pitched, both marks well ahead of what Arizona's Brandon Pfaadt has posted with his ERA of 3.77 and FIP of 4.13 over about 124.0 innings. That gap in run-prevention quality between the two starters is the most notable feature of this game's pitching matchup.
On the offensive side, the two teams are closely matched, with the Yankees showing a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.313 against the Diamondbacks' 0.309. New York's team pitching figures also look stronger overall, with a WP-estimated FIP of 3.78 and ERA of 3.18, compared to Arizona's team FIP of 4.38 and ERA of 4.11. Taken together, the Yankees hold the better marks in both starting pitching and team-wide run prevention, while the offensive stat line is nearly even between the two clubs.
Several injury statuses are on record for this game. Kyle Amendt and Ryan Bruno are listed on the 60-Day IL for Arizona, and Yordin Chalas is listed on the 7-Day IL for the Diamondbacks. For New York, Angel Benitez and Kervin Castro are listed on the 60-Day IL, and Jazz Chisholm is listed on the 10-Day IL. Based on the available statistics, the pitching and run-prevention numbers favor the Yankees, primarily driven by Schlittler's strong season-long figures on the mound.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
WP selection: Yankees moneyline. Confidence: Strong.
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WP home-run candidate for Diamondbacks: Corbin Carroll. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
WP home-run candidate for Yankees: Aaron Judge. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
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