60DClarke Schmidt SP NYY Wed 7/30/25 6:09 PM
60DClarke Schmidt
SP NYY
The Yankees transferred Schmidt (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Schmidt is slated to miss the rest of the season and most of the 2026 campaign after undergoing an internal brace surgery on his right elbow July 11. The transaction clears room on the 40-man roster for outfielder Austin Slater, whom the Yankees acquired in a trade with the White Sox on Wednesday.
60DClarke Schmidt SP NYY Mon 7/28/25 3:44 PM
60DClarke Schmidt
SP NYY
Schmidt revealed Monday that the right elbow UCL surgery he underwent July 11 was an internal brace procedure, Max Goodman of NJ.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Having the internal brace procedure rather than a full Tommy John repair gives Schmidt a much better chance of contributing next season, with the righty proclaiming Monday that "I'll be a factor next year." Schmidt previously underwent Tommy John surgery back in 2017 before he was drafted.
60DClarke Schmidt SP NYY Wed 7/16/25 7:09 PM
60DClarke Schmidt
SP NYY
Schmidt shared on a personal social media account that the Tommy John surgery he underwent July 11 was successful, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Schmidt stated in his post that he plans to "focus on healing" as he works to return to competition. The righty hurler was in the midst of a standout campaign before getting hurt, posting a 3.32 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 73:30 K:BB over 78.2 innings spanning 14 games. Though Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he was unsure if Schmidt got the internal brace version of the surgery, per Phillips, the current expectation is that Schmidt probably won't be ready to pitch in a big-league contest again until the 2027 campaign.
60DClarke Schmidt SP NYY Thu 7/10/25 4:19 PM
60DClarke Schmidt
SP NYY
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that Schmidt will undergo Tommy John surgery on his injured right elbow Friday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Boone had said this past weekend that Tommy John surgery was the likely route for Schmidt, and now the operation has been scheduled. The Yankees could have more information following the procedure regarding a potential timetable for Schmidt, but there's a good chance he won't pitch again in the big leagues until 2027.
60DClarke Schmidt SP NYY Sat 7/5/25 2:10 PM
60DClarke Schmidt
SP NYY
Manager Aaron Boone said Saturday that Schmidt (forearm) will likely need Tommy John surgery, Max Goodman of NJ.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Schmidt landed on the injured list Friday after injuring his forearm during his start Thursday against Toronto. The 29-year-old righty is currently seeking a second opinion, but early indications point to him requiring surgery, which would put an end to his season and possibly keep him out for all of 2026 as well.
60DClarke Schmidt SP NYY Fri 7/4/25 10:15 AM
60DClarke Schmidt
SP NYY
The Yankees placed Schmidt (forearm) on the 15-day injured list Friday.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander was removed from Thursday's start against the Blue Jays due to right forearm tightness, and the Yankees won't wait for the results of Friday's MRI to move him to the injured list. Schmidt will be eligible to be reinstated shortly after the All-Star break, but a lengthier absence wouldn't be surprising given the nature of the injury.
60DClarke Schmidt SP NYY Thu 7/3/25 11:09 PM
60DClarke Schmidt
SP NYY
Schmidt will undergo an MRI on his forearm Friday, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Schmidt was removed from Thursday's game after three innings due to right forearm tightness. The initial diagnosis is certainly concerning, particularly because Schmidt has already undergone Tommy John surgery once, though a clearer timeline for his return should emerge after the imaging comes back.
60DClarke Schmidt SP NYY Thu 7/3/25 8:40 PM
60DClarke Schmidt
SP NYY
The Yankees announced that Schmidt was removed from his start Thursday against the Blue Jays due to right forearm tightness, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. He yielded three earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out a batter over three innings prior to departing.
EDGE Analysis
Schmidt didn't show any obvious signs of injury over the first three innings, but reliever Clayton Beeter came out for the top of the fourth before the Yankees provided an explanation for Schmidt's early removal. The severity of the injury likely won't be known until Schmidt undergoes further testing over the next few days, but his potential absence for any length of time is a major concern for a rotation that's already been depleted this season. Notably, Schmidt previously underwent Tommy John surgery on his right forearm/elbow in 2017.
60DClarke Schmidt SP NYY Sat 6/28/25 6:50 PM
60DClarke Schmidt
SP NYY
Schmidt (4-4) took the loss Saturday as the Yankees were downed 7-0 by the A's, giving up four runs on four hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out seven.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander saw his scoreless streak end at 28.1 innings when Brent Rooker launched a solo shot in the fourth inning, and Schmidt then served up a three-run blast to rookie Nick Kurtz in the sixth. It was the first time since April 21 that Schmidt had been tagged for more than three runs, and over 11 starts since then he sports a 2.45 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 63:23 K:BB in 66 innings. He'll look to get back on track in his next outing, which is scheduled to come on the road next week in Toronto.
60DClarke Schmidt SP NYY Sat 6/21/25 5:15 PM
60DClarke Schmidt
SP NYY
Schmidt (4-3) picked up the win in Saturday's 9-0 rout of the Orioles, striking out five batters and walking two over seven scoreless, no-hit innings.
EDGE Analysis
An elevated pitch count was the only thing preventing Schmidt from taking a run at the 14th no-hitter in Yankees history, as he tossed 103 pitches (70 strikes) before coming out of the game. JT Brubaker took over in the eighth inning and allowed a leadoff single to Gary Sanchez to spoil the combined no-no. Schmidt has been utterly dominant in June, posting a 1.03 ERA, 0.72 WHIP and 23:6 K:BB through four starts, and he'll take a 25.1-inning scoreless streak into his next outing, which lines up to come at home next weekend against the A's.