Overview
- 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.