Clarke Schmidt (shoulder) set for IL start

by Bruno Mulé | Yankees Correspondent | Fri, Mar 21st 12:32pm EDT

Clarke Schmidt (shoulder) is expected to open the season on the 15-day IL, per team updates, despite a solid 32-pitch live BP Thursday and Friday recovery. (Greg Joyce)

Clarke Schmidt acknowledged today that starting sixth game would likely “handcuff” Yankees given his pitch count.

Expect him to start year on IL. Threw 32 pitches yesterday, feels good today. But for reference, Fried threw 32p in live BP on Feb. 20 https://t.co/0VxtuVFwVT
— Greg Joyce (@GJoyce9) March 21, 2025

Fantasy Impact:

Schmidt’s 32-pitch BP Thursday felt good, with Friday recovery on track, but his shoulder limits him from stretching out fully, landing him on the Yankees’ IL briefly as Carlos Carrasco and Will Warren step in. The 29-year-old’s absence should be short. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should stash him, expecting a quick return to New York’s 2025 rotation if progress holds.

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