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Yankees Scratch Clarke Schmidt from Start After Side Soreness, MRI Clears Him for Tuesday

The right-hander is not expected to go on the injured list and will face the Padres next week as the Yankees juggle rotation challenges.

New York Yankees' Clarke Schmidt pitches during the second inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
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Overview

  • Clarke Schmidt was scratched from Saturday's start against the Rays due to left side soreness but underwent an MRI that showed no structural damage.
  • Manager Aaron Boone confirmed Schmidt is not expected to be placed on the injured list and is scheduled to start on Tuesday against the Padres.
  • Ryan Yarbrough stepped in as the Yankees' spot starter on Saturday, supported by a rested bullpen after Max Fried's dominant outing the previous night.
  • Schmidt's early-season injuries, including rotator cuff tendinitis, reflect ongoing challenges for the Yankees' rotation, which has also lost Gerrit Cole, Luis Gil, and Marcus Stroman to injuries.
  • The Yankees rank below league average in starting rotation ERA, increasing the importance of managing available arms like Schmidt carefully.