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Yankees’ Clarke Schmidt Exits After Three Innings With Forearm Tightness

The right-hander’s early exit deepens New York’s pitching concerns as the club evaluates his condition against a backdrop of other rotation injuries.

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TORONTO, ON - JULY 3: Clarke Schmidt #36 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning at Rogers Centre on July 3, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Schmidt left his July 3 start at Toronto after three innings and 55 pitches because of right forearm tightness, having allowed three runs and four hits.
  • Clayton Beeter took over in the fourth inning as the Yankees rallied to tie the game at three.
  • This latest arm issue follows Schmidt’s slower recovery between outings that led to extra rest after he logged a career-high 103 pitches in seven hitless innings on June 21.
  • The 27-year-old owns a 4-4 record with a 3.32 ERA in 14 starts while managing recurring shoulder and forearm problems since Tommy John surgery in 2017.
  • With Gerrit Cole lost for the season and Luis Gil sidelined by a lat strain, New York’s rotation depth is strained and Schmidt’s availability has become increasingly crucial.