Yankees place Clarke Schmidt on injured list ahead of doubleheader

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Yankees place Clarke Schmidt on injured list ahead of doubleheader
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Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt has been placed on the injured list due to right biceps neuritis and will not participate in the AL Wild Card Series. The injury comes after his return from Tommy John surgery. Giancarlo Stanton and Trent Grisham participated in batting practice as they work to return from injuries. The Yankees are set to play a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, moving up the weekend schedule due to forecasted rain. The first game is scheduled to start at 4:05 p.m.

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  • •Clarke Schmidt is sidelined with right biceps neuritis.
  • •Giancarlo Stanton and Trent Grisham took batting practice.
  • •Yankees will play a doubleheader against the Orioles on Friday.
  • •Schmidt underwent Tommy John surgery in 2025.
  • •Stanton hasn't played since April due to calf injuries.
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  • 11:14 PMYahoo Sports — Schmidt goes on injured list, Stanton & Grisham hit on field., Yankees to play twin-bill Friday
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Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt is back on the injured list and will miss the AL Wild Card Series, sidelined by right biceps neuritis that developed following his return from Tommy John surgery. New York made the announcement Thursday as Giancarlo Stanton and Trent Grisham took on-field batting practice, attempting to get consideration for postseason roster spots. The Yankees also said they will play a doubleheader Friday against Baltimore, moving up Saturday's game by a day because of wet weather in the weekend forecast.

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