Yankees Likely to Place Clarke Schmidt on Injured List to Start 2025 Season

Schmidt is healthy following shoulder fatigue but remains behind in pitch count, with Carlos Carrasco and Will Warren expected to fill rotation spots.

• Clarke Schmidt threw a 32-pitch live batting practice session on March 20, 2025, and reported feeling healthy, but he remains behind in pitch count buildup.
• Yankees manager Aaron Boone indicated it is possible Schmidt will start the season on the injured list to focus on building his pitch count to 70-80 pitches.
• Carlos Carrasco, who has performed well in spring training with a 1.69 ERA, is likely to secure a rotation spot for the start of the season.
• Will Warren, another strong spring training performer, is also expected to join the Yankees' rotation as they address injuries to key pitchers.
• The Yankees' rotation has been impacted by Gerrit Cole's Tommy John surgery and Luis Gil's lat strain, adding urgency to their roster decisions.

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