While the 24-year-old flamethrower takes in the emotions of such a step in his baseball journey, manager Aaron Boone must grapple with New York’s depleted starting rotation, Schlittler’s potential and his promising debut.

This article was originally published on fansided.com as Aaron Boone finally didn't use kid gloves to address Yankees headache. Better late than never, they say. Or at least that's what New York Yankees fans are shouting after manager Aaron Boone finally summoned the courage to bench veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu.

Aaron Boone on his level of frustration with the Yankees' losing streak: "It's been a terrible week.. As corny as it sounds these are the moments that build character within a team" pic.twitter.com/yaNaFJTHcA

With another injury to a starting pitcher, now seems the right time for the New York Yankees to acquire a National League ace.

Mike Vaccaro of The New York Post nailed it in his Sunday column playing “buy or rent” with New York coaches. He wrote: “If Boone hasn’t bought by now, he should.” The Yankees value stability more than they ever have. Boone’s averaged 95 wins in six full seasons. Unless the wheels fall completely off, he’s not going anywhere.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone told Talkin’ Yanks that starting pitcher Luis Gil is expected to begin a rehab assignment on Sunday. The skipper also confirmed he'll be built up as a starter.