Yankees Face Mounting Pitching Injuries as Clarke Schmidt Scratched from Start

The Yankees' rotation is under strain with multiple injuries, including Gerrit Cole's season-ending surgery and Clarke Schmidt's shoulder soreness.

Clarke Schmidt, expected to play a key role in the Yankees' rotation, was scratched from his Monday spring training start due to shoulder soreness.
The Yankees have already lost ace Gerrit Cole for the season following Tommy John surgery and Luis Gil for at least three months with a high-grade lat strain.
Manager Aaron Boone stated that Schmidt would throw a bullpen session instead of starting, and the team is taking a cautious approach to his recovery.
The Yankees' pitching depth is severely impacted, with only Carlos Rodón and Max Fried confirmed for the regular-season rotation so far.
The team is reportedly exploring trade options, including interest in Erick Fedde, to address its depleted pitching staff ahead of Opening Day.