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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.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 06: General view of hazy conditions resulting from Canadian wildfires as Clarke Schmidt #36 of the New York Yankees walks out on to the field before the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on June 06, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - AUGUST 7: Erick Fedde #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at Busch Stadium on August 7, 2024 in St Louis, Missouri.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 14: Starting pitcher Jordan Hicks #12 of the San Francisco Giants throws during the second inning of a spring training game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Fields of Phoenix on March 14, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
MESA, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 21: Tony Gonsolin #26 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches during the first inning of a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park on February 21, 2025 in Mesa, Arizona.

Overview

  • 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.