Clarke Schmidt Nearing Yankees Return as Bullpen Option
Schmidt pitched two solid rehab innings at Triple-A on Wednesday, putting him on track to bolster a Yankees bullpen depleted by injuries.
Clarke Schmidt is currently on a rehab assignment at Triple-A after missing time due to injury. He threw two innings Wednesday, allowing one run and striking out three. The Yankees have indicated Schmidt will slot into the bullpen rather than the rotation upon his return. New York's relief corps has been undermined by injuries, prompting a series of recent signings and roster moves to fill gaps.
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Clarke Schmidt Makes Second Rehab Start, Moves Closer to Yankees Return
Schmidt is progressing through a rehab assignment and expected to return to the Yankees rotation once he clears his progression, per MLB.com's Jared Greenspan.
Gerrit Cole exits Angels start early under injury cloud
The Yankees held on to win, but Cole's abrupt departure from the mound has put his availability in question.
Yankees to Piggyback Max Fried With Will Warren vs. Padres on Friday
New York will deploy a piggyback arrangement with Max Fried and Will Warren against the Padres on Friday, per MLB.com's Shanthi Sepe-Chepuru.
Yankees Add Kelenic to Triple-A Roster for Playoff Push
Former top prospect Jarred Kelenic was signed to the SWB RailRiders mid-week as the Yankees bolster their Triple-A affiliate for the stretch run.
Boone: Judge return next homestand 'possible'
Yankees skipper Aaron Boone offered a cautiously optimistic timeline for Aaron Judge's return from injury, pointing to the upcoming homestand.
Aaron Judge Return Possible During Next Yankees Homestand, Boone Says
Yankees manager Aaron Boone says a Judge return during the next homestand is possible, per Courtney Hollmon at MLB.com, though nothing is set.