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Clarke Schmidt’s Season-Ending Injury Deepens Yankees’ Roster Crisis Ahead of Trade Deadline

The Yankees will pursue pitching, bullpen and infield upgrades by the July 31 deadline with GM Brian Cashman facing increased scrutiny over roster building.

TORONTO, CANADA - JULY 5: Addison Barger #47 of the Toronto Blue Jays is swarmed by teammates as they celebrate his walk-off single to score in Myles Straw #3 of the Toronto Blue Jays in the eleventh inning of their MLB game against the Los Angeles Angels at Rogers Centre on July 5, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 29: A view of the New York Yankees logo on a ball bag before the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 29, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.
MIAMI, FLORIDA - JULY 4: Sandy Alcantara #22 of the Miami Marlins pitches during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at loanDepot park on July 4, 2025 in Miami, Florida.
CINCINNATI, OHIO - JUNE 24: Mark Leiter Jr. #56 of the New York Yankees pitches during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on June 24, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Overview

  • Clarke Schmidt underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery, compounding rotation shortages already intensified by Gerrit Cole’s and Luis Gil’s injuries.
  • Departures of Gleyber Torres and Oswaldo Cabrera have left New York with one of the weakest third base situations in MLB.
  • Critics point to questionable low-risk signings and thin farm pitching depth as evidence of flaws in Brian Cashman’s long-term roster construction.
  • Manager Aaron Boone fends off calls for replacement, with MLB insiders noting that few modern managers publicly discipline players.
  • New York plans to be active before July 31, targeting starting pitchers, high-leverage relievers and a proven third baseman to bolster its playoff push.