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Yankees' Clarke Schmidt Faces Tommy John Surgery Setback

7/6/2025

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New York Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt is facing a tough road ahead, likely requiring Tommy John surgery for a torn UCL in his elbow, as confirmed by manager Aaron Boone. This procedure could keep Schmidt, 29, off the mound for the remainder of 2025 and potentially all of 2026, a significant blow for the team and his promising season with a 3.32 ERA.

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New York Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt is facing a tough road ahead, likely requiring Tommy John surgery for a torn UCL in his elbow, as confirmed by manager Aaron Boone. This procedure could keep Schmidt, 29, off the mound for the remainder of 2025 and potentially all of 2026, a significant blow for the team and his promising season with a 3.32 ERA.