Yankees Scramble as Injuries Decimate Starting Rotation

Clarke Schmidt's shoulder recovery offers hope, but uncertainty looms with only two healthy starters ahead of the regular season.

Clarke Schmidt threw a 24-pitch bullpen session on March 17 and reported feeling good, but his availability for the regular season remains unclear.
The Yankees' rotation has been severely impacted, with Gerrit Cole out for the season after Tommy John surgery and Luis Gil sidelined until at least June with a lat strain.
Schmidt's recovery is being closely monitored, with the team prioritizing caution to avoid worsening his shoulder issue.
The Yankees are actively exploring trade options to bolster their depleted pitching staff, with Dylan Cease among potential targets.
Only two of the Yankees' original starting five pitchers—Max Fried and Carlos Rodón—are currently healthy as the regular season approaches.