Yankees manager Aaron Boone drops major injury update on Clarke Schmidt

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has already lost one starter for the season, with Gerrit Cole undergoing Tommy John surgery. Now, fans are holding their breath after Clarke Schmidt was scratched from his scheduled start on Saturday.

Instead, the club decided to start Ryan Yarbrough in his place against the Tampa Bay Rays. However, Schmidt’s scratched start is not too worrying, according to the Bronx Bombers' manager.

Boone spoke to reporters ahead of Saturday’s game to provide an update on Schmidt. He revealed that the hard-throwing right-hander will not make a trip to the IL. Instead, he will be a part of the Yankees' next series.

"He actually got an MRI yesterday, came back clean," Boone said. "We kind of stewed on it throughout the evening last night, and then after the game, made the decision to push him back. So, plan will be for him to go Tuesday."

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Schmidt's next start will now be on Tuesday when the Yanks take on the San Diego Padres. This will be an important start for the South Carolina Gamecocks product, as San Diego has gotten off to a hot start this season.

Fans can now breathe easy knowing Schmidt is not expected to land on the IL. The club cannot afford to lose any more pitchers at this point.

Clarke Schmidt's update is major news for the Yankees

New York Yankees - Clarke Schmidt (Photo via IMAGN)

The Yankees have played well despite missing their ace and several other key pitchers. Gerrit Cole is the most high-profile name on the injured list, but he’s not alone.

Luis Gil has also been on the IL since Spring Training. The 2024 American League Rookie of the Year award winner is dealing with a high-grade lat strain. He is expected to return in late June, if everything goes accordingly.

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Marcus Stroman is another pitcher who is currently on the IL. He landed on the IL on April 12 after suffering a new injury and is expected to return sometime this month. Clarke Schmidt avoiding the IL is big for this team as they try to get their rotation under control.

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