Schmidt Near Return, Yankees Pushing for Title | New York Yankees News

Clarke Schmidt is nearing his return, throwing 20 pitches and clocking a solid 95 mph fastball—ready to start a rehab assignment as a reliever, though his daily usage remains uncertain. After recovering from Tommy John surgery since 2025, the Yankees’ longtime starter (60+ starts since 2023, 23 wins, 3.82 ERA) is poised to bolster a bullpen struggling with injuries, including Aaron Judge’s recent jog during Schmidt’s outing. With the Yankees at 74-56, 3.5 games behind the Rays in the AL East, Schmidt’s return could be pivotal as they push for the division title in their upcoming showdown against the Astros. 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/70111a19bdcb3c02