Overview
- Manager Aaron Boone said Schmidt should be activated Wednesday, signaling the club will add him to the active roster for the Twins series.
- Schmidt is returning from Tommy John surgery and an internal brace procedure performed in July 2025 after a stepwise rehab that included live batting practice, simulated relief work, and five minor‑league appearances.
- His most recent outing came on Sept. 12 with Double‑A Somerset when he threw 1 1/3 scoreless innings with three strikeouts, and he averaged about 94.1 mph on his four‑seam fastball in Triple‑A rehab work.
- The Yankees must clear an active‑ and 40‑man roster spot to activate Schmidt and have identified Fernando Cruz as a likely candidate to move to the 60‑day injured list to create space.
- A former first‑round pick who developed into a mid‑rotation starter from 2023–25, Schmidt will be used as a short‑relief, matchup arm for the final regular‑season stretch with the aim of re‑establishing him as a starter in 2027.