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Yankees Scramble as Injuries Decimate Starting Rotation

Clarke Schmidt's shoulder recovery offers hope, but uncertainty looms with only two healthy starters ahead of the regular season.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 28: Clarke Schmidt #36 of the New York Yankees reacts after a strikeout against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second inning during Game Three of the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 28, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
SURPRISE, ARIZONA - MARCH 6: Dylan Cease #84 of the San Diego Padres pitches during a spring training game against the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium on March 6, 2025 in Surprise, Arizona.
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TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 1: Paul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees stands in the dugout in the third inning during a spring training game against the Houston Astros at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 1, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.

Overview

  • Clarke Schmidt threw a 24-pitch bullpen session on March 17 and reported feeling good, but his availability for the regular season remains unclear.
  • The Yankees' rotation has been severely impacted, with Gerrit Cole out for the season after Tommy John surgery and Luis Gil sidelined until at least June with a lat strain.
  • Schmidt's recovery is being closely monitored, with the team prioritizing caution to avoid worsening his shoulder issue.
  • The Yankees are actively exploring trade options to bolster their depleted pitching staff, with Dylan Cease among potential targets.
  • Only two of the Yankees' original starting five pitchers—Max Fried and Carlos Rodón—are currently healthy as the regular season approaches.