Yankees Face Mounting Pitching Injuries Ahead of 2025 Season

Clarke Schmidt scratched from spring training start as Yankees' rotation struggles deepen with multiple key players sidelined.

Clarke Schmidt was scratched from his scheduled Monday start due to shoulder soreness, with the Yankees opting for caution as he throws a bullpen session instead.
Gerrit Cole, the Yankees' ace, is out for the entire 2025 season following Tommy John surgery after experiencing elbow discomfort earlier in spring training.
Luis Gil, the reigning AL Rookie of the Year, is sidelined for at least three months with a high-grade lat strain sustained during a bullpen session in late February.
The Yankees' pitching depth has been further tested with injuries to prospects Chase Hampton (Tommy John surgery) and JT Brubaker (broken ribs).
As of now, only Max Fried and Carlos Rodón are confirmed for the Yankees' starting rotation, with other spots potentially filled by Marcus Stroman, Will Warren, or Carlos Carrasco.