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Yankees Snap Six-Game Skid; Schmidt Set for Tommy John Surgery

Clarke Schmidt’s likely season-ending elbow surgery leaves the Yankees three games back in the AL East, underscoring the need for pitching reinforcements before the deadline

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Overview

  • The Yankees beat the Mets 6–4 on Sunday, halting a six-game losing streak behind Aaron Judge’s 33rd home run and Cody Bellinger’s shoestring catch and double play.
  • New York has lost 21 of its last 34 games and dropped from AL East leaders to three games behind Toronto.
  • Clarke Schmidt exited his late June start with forearm tightness and is now expected to undergo Tommy John surgery, further thinning a rotation already missing Gerrit Cole and Marcus Stroman.
  • With outfielder Trent Grisham set for free agency and rotation depth depleted, the Yankees are likely to pursue a starting pitcher, reliever and third baseman at the July trade deadline.
  • Aaron Judge suffered a minor facial cut when hit by teammate Anthony Volpe’s throw but returned to the game, exemplifying the team’s recent misfortunes and resilience.