Manager Aaron Boone mentioned Clarke Schmidt is expected to rejoin the New York Yankees' rotation in mid-April.

Fantasy Impact

Schmidt appears to be recovering well from his shoulder injury and should be back in action by mid-April.

The Yankees placed Clarke Schmidt on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Schmidt will be sidelined to start the season as had been expected. He is expected to be ready to go by the end of April.

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.

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.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that Clarke Schmidt (shoulder) won’t reach 75-80 pitches by Opening Day, per team updates, eyeing Thursday’s live BP session.

Fantasy Impact

Schmidt’s shoulder recovery, with Thursday’s live BP next, won’t hit 75-80 pitches for the Yankees’ April 3 start versus the Diamondbacks, per Boone’s cautious Wednesday stance—Carlos Carrasco and Will Warren may step in. His delay could be short. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should roster him, expecting a quick return to bolster New York’s rotation if setbacks are avoided early in 2025.

Clarke Schmidt is scheduled to throw a session of live batting practice on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Schmidt threw about 25 pitches on Monday and reported no issues on Tuesday. His status for Opening Day remains up in the air. If he is placed on the injured list, it doesn't sound like he will miss too much of the season barring any setbacks.