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Clarke Schmidt Targets Post-2026 All-Star Break Return After UCL Internal Brace Repair

By opting for an internal brace reattachment instead of full reconstruction, he has begun an accelerated 11–13 month rehab after his July surgery in Dallas.

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New York Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt (36) walks off the field during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Saturday, June 28, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
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Overview

  • Schmidt underwent UCL reattachment surgery performed by Dr. Keith Meister on July 11 in Dallas, preserving his original ligament instead of using a graft.
  • He described the procedure as a best-case Tommy John variation that cuts recovery down to 11–13 months rather than the 14–16 months typical of full reconstruction.
  • The right-hander experienced forearm soreness after a June 4 start and exited his July 3 outing in Toronto due to continued discomfort.
  • Before surgery, Schmidt had posted a 4–4 record with a 3.32 ERA in 14 starts this season and had previously undergone Tommy John surgery in 2017.
  • New York’s rotation has been tested by injuries to key starters, making Schmidt’s accelerated timeline crucial for bolstering the staff after next season’s All-Star break.