Schmidt Near Return, Yankees Pitching Hope | New York Yankees News

Yankees’ pitching staff, despite leading the majors in ERAs, is reeling from injuries—Ryan Weathers and Fernando Cruz are sidelined—but there’s reason to cheer: Clarke Schmidt, recovering from Tommy John surgery, is set for his second rehab start this Wednesday. Manager Aaron Boone praised Schmidt’s strong bullpen work, even after a rough outing, hinting at a potential swing-reliever role in October. With the team’s offense struggling and no major bullpen upgrades at the trade deadline, Schmidt’s return could be a game-changer, bringing much-needed versatility and firepower out of the pen when it matters most. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1abfab2fbcc06c50