Yankees Weigh Clarke Schmidt's Opening Day Availability After Shoulder Fatigue

Schmidt, recovering from shoulder fatigue, is set to throw live batting practice Thursday as the Yankees consider rotation alternatives.

Clarke Schmidt was scratched from a spring training start on Monday due to shoulder fatigue but reported improvement after a bullpen session the same day.
The Yankees are assessing whether Schmidt will be ready for Opening Day or if he will start the season on the injured list to continue building stamina.
Schmidt is scheduled to throw live batting practice on Thursday, with his pitch count likely limited to around 50 if he starts the season on time.
The Yankees are exploring Carlos Carrasco and Will Warren as potential rotation replacements if Schmidt is unavailable for the start of the season.
The team’s rotation depth has been severely impacted by injuries to Gerrit Cole, who is out for the season, and Luis Gil, sidelined until at least June.