New York Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt needs Tommy John surgery

Carlos Rodón on Clarke Schmidt likely needing Tommy John surgery: "It's tough, Clarke's been really good for us. He's such a great pitcher.... It's just tough to have another arm go down, but we just roll with the punches and got to keep going" pic.x.com/QpQCvmGSW0

Aaron Boone was asked if there is any chance Clarke Schmidt can avoid Tommy John Surgery: "Just want to make sure, but I think it's pretty much inevitable." pic.x.com/PrVKSmlBSQ

The hits keep coming to the pitching staffs for the Yankees and Mets. Yankees starter Clark Schmidt is now diagnosed with a torn UCL and headed for Tommy John surgery, Yankees manager Aaron Boone announces. The injury ends Schmidt's season, and likely his 2026 season, as well.

The Yankees officially placed Clarke Schmidt on the injured list.