Clarke Schmidt

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.

Clarke Schmidt is expected to miss the next 11-13 months.

Fantasy Impact

Schmidt told reporters he underwent internal brace surgery earlier in July, not full elbow reconstruction. “I know that I’ll definitely be a factor next year," he said.

Clarke Schmidt underwent successful Tommy John surgery on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Schmidt will miss the rest of this season and likely a good portion of next year as he works his way back to full health.

New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt is set to undergo Tommy John surgery on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

The timing of Schmidt's surgery likely puts his 2026 season in jeopardy as pitchers usually require at least 14 months of recovery time. It's a big blow for the Yankees as the 26-year-old posted a 2.85 ERA in 16 starts last season and worked to a solid 3.32 ERA across 14 starts before undergoing the knife this season.