Schmidt’s Return Could Save Yankees’ Bullpen | New York Yankees News

Clarke Schmidt is on track to return from Tommy John surgery this month, throwing his first rehab start and looking solid despite giving up a couple runs and a homer—his bullpen work is trending up too. Manager Aaron Boone says he needs a few more rehab outings before rejoining the big club, with the regular season ending in just over a month. With the Yankees bullpen in dire straits—losing Fernando Cruz and Ryan Weathers to elbow injuries and no new arms added at the trade deadline—Schmidt’s return is critical. At 30 and with a history of injuries, he’s still seen as a key piece, especially as the team gears up for October. 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/3c991385a83fd59c