Clarke Schmidt is expected to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery, as announced by Yankees manager Aaron Boone. Schmidt, who has dealt with right forearm tightness for several weeks, had a 3.32 ERA this season but has now joined Gerrit Cole and Jake Cousins as pitchers needing the same surgery. The Yankees have not confirmed how they will replace Schmidt in the rotation, but they are expected to call up No. 5 prospect Cam Schlittler, who has demonstrated solid performance in the minor leagues with a 2.82 ERA and 99 strikeouts this season.
Clarke Schmidt will likely have season-ending Tommy John surgery. Manager Aaron Boone announced this news before a game on Saturday. Schmidt had been experiencing "right forearm tightness" since June.
The Yankees now face a difficult situation with Schmidt becoming the third pitcher needing Tommy John surgery after Gerrit Cole and Jake Cousins. Schmidt had a promising season, finishing with a 3.32 ERA.
In Schmidt's absence, the Yankees are considering calling up prospect Cam Schlittler, who has impressive statistics with a 2.82 ERA and 99 strikeouts in 76.2 innings this season.
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