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The New York Yankees are 11-7 and sitting atop the AL East after finishing off a three-game sweep of the Royals on Wednesday evening. Clarke Schmidt had a successful 2025 debut after spending the first three weeks of the season on the IL.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 16

New York Yankees Share Brutal Update on Status of Injured Starting Pitcher

The New York Yankees' starting pitching rotation is going to get a much-needed boost on Wednesday night with Clarke Schmidt returning to the mound. He is set to make his season debut against the Kansas City Royals after dealing with rotator cuff tendonitis.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 16

New York Yankees Manager 'Really Excited' for Injured Pitcher's Season Debut

It's been nearly six months six New York Yankees fans last saw Clarke Schmidt pitch. He started Game 3 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, allowing three runs in 2.2 innings in the Yankees' 4-2 loss at Yankee Stadium.

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MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 16

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The New York Yankees go for a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night in the Bronx. Clarke Schmidt will make his 2025 season debut on the mound after being sidelined with a shoulder fatigue issue.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 14

Yankees receiving much-needed rotation reinforcement

Help appears to be on the way for a struggling Yankees rotation.

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 14

Clarke Schmidt Set to Make Season Debut as Yankees Prepare for Royals

The New York Yankees’ starting rotation gets just a little bit healthier as they prepare for their three-game series with the Kansas City Royals starting on Monday at Yankee Stadium.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / April 13

Yankees Injured Starting Pitcher Set To Return Against Kansas City Royals

The New York Yankees are set to get a much-needed boost for their rotation to begin next week. While the offense has been electric to start the season for the Yankees, the starting rotation has been a mess of late.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 12

Yankees Place Struggling Starting Pitcher on 15-Day Injured List

The New York Yankees are dealing with injuries to a few of their starting pitchers. Gerrit Cole has already been shut down for the season, and Clarke Schmidt was not able to start the year healthy, either.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 12

Yankees Rotation Set For Major Boost As Clarke Schmidt Nears Return From Injury

It has been tough sledding so far this year for the New York Yankees' starting rotation, but help is on the horizon. The Yankees are 26th in overall team ERA, and among starting rotations, New York's group ranks dead last with a 5.46 mark.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Yankees Ailing Pitching Staff Will Soon Get Help From Former First Round Pick

Is there a team in the league with a more beat up pitching staff than the Yankees? Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole is out for the year after undergoing Tommy John surgery last month. Luis Gil, the 2024 AL Rookie of the Year, began the season on the 60-day IL due to a lat strain.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 12

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New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 8

Yankees Have a Rotation Problem and Clarke Schmidt Is Not the Fix

The New York Yankees have a rotation problem. And Clarke Schmidt isn’t the answer. Carlos Carrasco was the latest reminder Tuesday in Detroit that general manager Brian Cashman has to do something if this season is going to be salvaged.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 8

Latest Update Reveals Yankees Rotation is Facing a Big Change

The clock is ticking. With Clarke Schmidt scheduled to make his second—and most likely last—minor league rehab start Thursday, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 6

Yankees Get Massive Update on Injured Starting Pitcher

New York Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt is inching closer to seeing the team’s ‘Torpedo’ bat craze up close. Schmidt, currently on the injured list with a right shoulder injury, made a rehab start Saturday for Double-A Somerset.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 2

Yankees’ Aaron Boone reveals potential Clark Schmidt return dates from injury

The New York Yankees are dealing with an insane amount of pitching injuries. Gerrit Cole is out for the season, recovering from Tommy John surgery, and Luis Gil is out with a lat strain.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / March 21

Yankees RHP Clarke Schmidt (shoulder) likely IL-bound

New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt likely will begin the season on the injured list with shoulder fatigue, multiple outlets reported Friday. The 29-year-old starter told reporters that taking his first turn in the rotation would "handcuff" the team due to his pitch count.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 16

Yankees' Clarke Schmidt to miss next spring start due to shoulder soreness

Clarke Schmidt was scheduled to start the Yankees’ Grapefruit League game on Monday but he has already been scratched from that planned outing due to some shoulder soreness.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / March 13

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New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / October 24

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New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / October 7

Yankees name RHP Clarke Schmidt as G3 ALDS starter

The New York Yankees named right-hander Clarke Schmidt as their Game 3 starter when the American League Division Series moves to Kansas City on Wednesday.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 25