Former Northeastern player Cam Schlittler was born in Massachusetts but said he always wanted to play for the New York Yankees.

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.

The Walpole High School and Northeastern University star went 5.1 innings at home against the Mariners Wednesday night.