“Clarke Schmidt: The Yankees’ Secret Weapon in Rotation Crisis?”
The spotlight has most certainly shifted.
On Wednesday, Schmidt made his first start of 2025. A nagging bout of shoulder tendinitis delayed the start of his season by a few weeks, but neither pitcher nor team expected that to be a long-term problem. And while Schmidt was not perfect in his season debut — 5 2/3 innings, three earned runs, two strikeouts against a scuffling Kansas City Royals lineup — he showcased the ability that has led to an increase of expectations.
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