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Yankees prospect Clarke Schmidt relieved injury is just muscle issue, but disappointed he can’t throw for 3-4 weeks Clarke Schmidt is relieved, but disappointed.

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • MCALL.COM

Injury considered minor Schmidt's elbow injury is considered minor, and he hopes to return soon, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

Impact Schmidt has been shut down to begin spring training due to an extensor strain in his elbow, but he said Saturday that the injury is a minor one. It's not yet clear whether the right-hander will return in time to build up enough ahead of Opening Day, but he appears to have avoided a long-term issue.

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees first injury of year: Clarke Schmidt diagnosed with strained elbow tendon, will miss start of 2021 season The Yankees did not get through the first week of pitchers and catchers without an injury striking.

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • MCALL.COM

Shut down with elbow issue Schmidt will be shut down for a few weeks after suffering an extensor strain in his elbow, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The good news for Schmidt and the Yankees is that his UCL, which was repaired by Tommy John surgery back in 2017, appears to be fine. While that procedure seemingly won't be required here, it's still never good news to see a pitcher dealing with elbow troubles. Even in the best case scenario, Schmidt won't be able to start a proper spring buildup until mid-March, meaning he'll be unavailable for the first few weeks of the regular season. He was thought to have an outside shot at the Yankees' fifth starter job this spring, but the injury takes him out of the running for that role, at least to start the year.

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees add extroverted Taillon, introvert nicknamed Klubot

Jameson Taillon is the ebullient addition to the Yankees’ rotation, joined by the more phlegmatic Corey Kluber whose nickname is Klubot, as in robot

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • Associated Press

In running for rotation spot Schmidt could be competing for a rotation spot during spring training, Max Goodman of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Though Deivi Garcia is likely the favorite to land the fifth-starter role, manager Aaron Boone's indication Wednesday that he foresees a competition for the spot opens the door for Schmidt to challenge for the honor with a strong showing this spring. Schmidt allowed five earned runs over 6.1 innings in his first taste of the big leagues last season.

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still without Gardner, Yankees ready for spring training

The Yankees start spring training this week without Brett Gardner for the first time since 2006, and manager Aaron Boone isn’t certain whether New York will try to re-sign the last...

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Yankees get Jameson Taillon from Pirates for 4 prospects

The New York Yankees have made a second offseason addition to their starting rotation, acquiring Jameson Taillon from the Pittsburgh Pirates for four prospects

JANUARY 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Top P prospect Schmidt 'hungrier than ever' Clarke Schmidt heard the knocks on the door of his Pennsylvania hotel room, believing that a guest had complained about the noise of his all...

JANUARY 14, 2021 • MLB.COM

Yankees righty Clarke Schmidt says his confidence is high heading into spring training Clarke Schmidt may lack in professional innings pitched, but the Yankees’ young right-hander does not lack for confidence.

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • MCALL.COM

Charged with loss in first start Schmidt (0-1) allowed three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four over four innings as he was charged with the loss Sunday against the Marlins.

Impact Schmidt was making his first major-league start in Sunday's regular-season finale, and he gave up three runs in the second frame while only lasting four innings overall. He was charged with the loss as the Marlins' pitching staff tossed a shutout in the contest. The highly touted prospect had mixed results in his first three big-league appearances in 2020, and it's unclear whether he'll play a role for the Yankees during the postseason.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins beat Yanks 5-0 for winning season, face Cubs

The Miami Marlins finished with their first winning season since 2009, beating the New York Yankees 5-0 behind a home run and three RBIs from rookie Jazz Chisholm

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • Associated Press