Clarke Schmidt Expected to Undergo Season-Ending Tommy John Surgery

Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt is expected to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery, a significant blow to the team's rotation. Schmidt, who previously had the procedure in 2017, was placed on the injured list with forearm tightness after leaving his Thursday start early. This injury comes as Schmidt had a 4-4 record with a 3.32 ERA in 14 starts this season, leading the Yankees to reportedly call up prospect Cam Schlittler in response to his absence.