SP - New York Yankees IL60
- Age 30
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- Bats: R
- Throws: R
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Clarke Schmidt threw off the mound on Friday for the first time since undergoing Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery.
Fantasy Impact
Schmidt threw 10 pitches off the mound during the session. He remains on track to return at some point around June.
Clarke Schmidt threw on flat ground Friday.
Fantasy Impact
Schmidt is recovering from Tommy John surgery performed in July 2025, and it’s a positive sign that he has begun throwing. He has already been placed on the 60-day injured list and is expected to become an option for the New York Yankees in the second half of the season.
The Yankees placed Clarke Schmidt on the 60-day injured list.
Fantasy Impact
Schmidt underwent internal brace surgery late last July. The move opens a roster spot for the Yankees.
The Yankees and SP Clarke Schmidt have agreed to a one-year $4.5 million contract to avoid arbitration.
Fantasy Impact
Schmidt's season ended early after undergoing an internal brace procedure in July. He is not expected to return to the Yankees until after the 2026 All-Star break.
The New York Yankees transferred Clarke Schmidt to the 60-day IL on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
This move comes as no surprise, as Clarke Schmidt underwent surgery on his right elbow earlier this month and will miss the remainder of the season. His placement clears a spot on the 40-man roster for newly acquired Austin Slater.
