Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt completes fourth rehab outing

New York Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt completed a fourth rehabilitation outing as he works toward a return from Tommy John surgery. Manager Aaron Boone described the outing as positive, though the team has not finalized how many additional appearances the right-hander requires before returning to the active roster. Schmidt has not appeared in a major league game since the 2025 season, when he maintained a 3.32 ERA across 14 starts. Upon his return, the team expects to utilize the 30-year-old in a bullpen capacity, potentially as an opener or a multi-inning reliever. The Yankees currently hold an 83-62 record and sit 3.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East standings. With limited time remaining in the regular season, the club continues to monitor Schmidt’s progress to determine his availability for the stretch run and potential postseason appearances.

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