Sparkles in first rehab start Schmidt (elbow) struck out five over three scoreless frames in his first rehab start Monday for the Yankees' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate. He surrendered one hit a... Impact Though he was facing off against a slew of largely overmatched teenaged Tigers prospects, Schmidt was about as impressive as he could have been in his 2021 debut in affiliated ball. The Yankees have yet to determine the next step for the 25-year-old right-hander, but he could make his next rehab start at a full-season affiliate after acing his first test in his return from a right elbow strain. Once his rehab assignment is completed, Schmidt will need to be activated from the Yankees' 60-day injured list, and he'll most likely be optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at that time.
JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE