Overview
- Clarke Schmidt, who was reinstated on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, made his first major-league appearance in roughly 14½ months and recorded two strikeouts in two-thirds of an inning.
- The Yankees activated Schmidt from the 60-day injured list after a phased rehab that included live batting practice and five minor-league rehab outings across Double-A and Triple-A.
- New York cleared a 40-man roster spot by designating 27-year-old utilityman Oswaldo Cabrera for assignment, ending his season with the organization after a strong Triple-A campaign.
- With the rotation set, the team plans to use Schmidt as a reliever and will tightly monitor his workload with limited pitch counts and no back-to-back day appearances as he rebuilds strength.
- Reports differ on Schmidt’s July 2025 elbow procedure, with some outlets describing Tommy John surgery and others reporting an internal brace operation, leaving the exact surgical history unclear.