Overview
- Manager Aaron Boone confirmed that Clarke Schmidt will undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his 2025 campaign.
- Max Fried (11–2, 2.27 ERA) and Carlos Rodon (9–6, 3.30 ERA) remain the only dependable starters in New York’s rotation.
- Top prospect Cam Schlittler is set for his major-league debut as the club addresses its depleted pitching depth.
- The Yankees are evaluating proposals for Jeffrey Springs and Miguel Andújar from Oakland and for Mitch Keller and Isiah Kiner-Falefa from Pittsburgh.
- New York continues to pursue a back-end bullpen arm and a third-base hitter alongside its search for starting pitchers.