CLARKE SCHMIDT NEWS

First rehab start coming Friday Schmidt (lat) is expected to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Friday at Double-A Somerset, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Yankees are targeting Schmidt for 50 pitches in the rehab outing, which comes after he gradually raised his pitch count over four live bating practice sessions. Schmidt looks like he'll be given the opportunity to get stretched back out for a starting role, but it's not clear if the Yankees will be able to open up a spot in the rotation for him once he eventually makes his way back from the 60-day injured list. Luis Gil (back) looks on track to return from the 15-day IL slightly before Schmidt, and Marcus Stroman has bounced back from a rough start to the second half with two straight strong starts to help solidify his spot at the back end of the rotation.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Will toss live BP on Sunday Schmidt is scheduled for a live batting practice session Sunday, per MLB.com.

Impact The session will be Schmidt's fourth against live hitters as he continues to work his way back from a right lat strain. The right-hander threw 32 pitches in his most recent live BP on Wednesday and could raise that count in what is expected to be his final such session Sunday. Schmidt is expected to begin a minor-league rehab assignment late next week, and he could be back with the Yankees in the second week of September.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Eyeing Aug. 22 for rehab assignment Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Sunday in an appearance on SiriusXM's MLB Network Radio that Schmidt (lat) will begin a rehab assignment around Aug. 22 and is tracking t...

Impact Schmidt and manager Aaron Boone had both recently expressed optimism that the right-hander would return from the IL before the end of August, but that now appears unlikely, unless the Yankees opt to have Schmidt prepare for a bullpen role upon his activation. At least for the time being, the Yankees seem content to have Schmidt get stretched back out for a starting role, which means he'll need to build up his pitch count over two or three minor-league outings before rejoining the big club. Schmidt is slated to throw around 30 pitches in a live batting practice session Wednesday, and perhaps another after that before reporting to an affiliate.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Raises pitch count to 25 in live BP Schmidt (lat) threw 25 pitches in a live batting-practice session Saturday, per MLB.com.

Impact Schmidt reportedly felt good after the session, saying, "It went really well. Healthy, I felt strong. I'm really encouraged by it." It was the right-handed starter's second live BP of the week -- in his first session Tuesday, he tossed 20 pitches. Schmidt appears to be slowly increasing the volume of his sessions, as he's next slated to toss 30 pitches in another live batting practice Wednesday. After that, he could head out on a minor-league rehab assignment.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Another live BP coming Schmidt (lat) threw 20 pitches of live batting practice Tuesday and will face hitters again Saturday, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Impact Schmidt was reportedly feeling good after Tuesday's session. After throwing batting practice again Saturday, the Yankees will decide whether or not Schmidt is ready for a rehab assignment. The 28-year-old has exclusively worked as a starter the past two seasons and, per Kirschner, the Yankees intend to build him up as a starter. However, Schmidt didn't openly oppose coming out of the bullpen if that's what's best for the team. The right-hander has been shelved since late May and remains multiple weeks away from returning.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Angels-Yankees series opener postponed because of rain; doubleheader set for Wednesday

The game between the Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees scheduled for Tuesday night was postponed because of rain

AUGUST 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will face hitters Tuesday Schmidt (lat) is slated to throw live batting practice Tuesday, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.

Impact Schmidt began throwing bullpen sessions in late July after a month-long shutdown from throwing, and the Yankees have officially cleared him to face live hitters again. Given the slow pace at which the 28-year-old's recovery has progressed, it's likely he'll require a few additional sessions of live BP before he embarks on a rehab assignment in the minors.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Close to facing hitters Schmidt (lat) is expected to be cleared to throw live batting practice soon, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Impact Schmidt is moving along slowly but surely in his throwing program as he works his way back from a right lat strain. The hurler will need to face hitters at least a couple times before being cleared for a rehab assignment. He's still several weeks away from a return but is progressing well.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Tossing another side session Schmidt (lat) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session Saturday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Schmidt reportedly responded well after tossing a bullpen session of about 20-to-25 pitches Tuesday, and he'll get back on the mound again this weekend, when he'll presumably increase the volume and the intensity of his throwing. According to Phillips, Schmidt said he plans on throwing one more bullpen session after Saturday's before the Yankees decide on his next steps, which could include facing hitters in live batting practice. Though Schmidt is trending in the right direction in his recovery from a right lat strain, the Yankees still aren't counting on him to return from the injured list until around late August.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Another bullpen on tap Schmidt (lat) is throwing a 20-to-25 pitch bullpen session Tuesday that includes his full range of pitches, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact The right-hander returned to the mound Saturday for the first time since he suffered a lat strain in late May, and he'll continue ramping up his workload in the coming days. Schmidt will likely need a few more sessions before being cleared to face live batters. The 28-year-old will be eligible to be reinstated from the 60-day IL next week, but he isn't likely to be back in the Yankees' rotation until at least mid-August since he'll also require a rehab assignment.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton could be ready for games late next week

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JULY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Throwing bullpen Saturday Schmidt (lat) is expected to throw around 20 pitches off a mound Saturday, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Impact Schmidt hasn't thrown off a mound since being placed on the injured list May 30, making Saturday's session a significant step in his recovery from a strained right lat. The 28-year-old will likely need to complete a few more bullpen sessions before being sent out on a rehab assignment. He seems to still be a few weeks out from returning.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to 60-day IL The Yankees transferred Schmidt (lat) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact The Yankees announced Schmidt would be shut down from throwing for 4-to-6 weeks once they placed him on the IL on May 30, so his move to the 60-day IL hardly comes as a surprise. He will be eligible to return from the injured list July 26, but a better idea of his return timeline will have to wait until he's been cleared to throw again.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to 60-day IL The Yankees transferred Schmidt (lat) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact The Yankees announced Schmidt would be shut down from throwing for 4-to-6 weeks once they placed him on the IL on May 30, so his move to the 60-day IL hardly comes as a surprise. He will be eligible for activation from the injured list July 26, but a better idea of his return timeline will have to wait until he's been cleared to throw again.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole to begin rehab assignment Tuesday at Double-A

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment Tuesday with Double-A Somerset

JUNE 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees call up starter to replace injured Clarke Schmidt in rotation The Yankees will face the Giants in San Francisco on Saturday night, nearing the conclusion of their West Coast road trip.

JUNE 1 • NJ.COM

Yankees' Clarke Schmidt not accepting doctors' return timeline The New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants will begin a weekend series at Oracle Park on Friday night.

MAY 31 • NJ.COM

Yankees starter Clarke Schmidt placed on injured list due to right lat strain

New York Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt will be sidelined indefinitely due to a right lat strain.

MAY 31

Yankees starter Clarke Schmidt placed on injured list due to right lat strain

New York Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt will be sidelined indefinitely due to a right lat strain

MAY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees place Clarke Schmidt on IL days after pitcher felt off on the mound NEW YORK - The Yankees’ rotation took a hit on Thursday, as the team placed Clarke Schmidt on the 15...

MAY 31 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Shut down for at least one month Schmidt (lat) will be shut down for 4-to-6 weeks, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.

Impact Schmidt landed on the injured list Thursday, and he'll be in line for a lengthy absence. He'll be sidelined until the All-Star break, leaving the Yankees shorthanded in the rotation until Gerrit Cole (elbow) can return.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Yanks rotation handed another challenge as Schmidt (lat) lands on IL ANAHEIM -- The Yankees rotation responded to ace Gerrit Cole's absence by compiling a historic streak, one that has continued through this W...

MAY 30 • MLB.COM

Yankees place RHP Clarke Schmidt (lat) on 15-day IL The New York Yankees placed right-handed starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt on the 15-day injured list with a right lat strain on Thursday.The...

MAY 30 • SACBEE.COM

Yankees lose Clarke Schmidt to arm injury | What it means The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Angels wrap up a three-game city at Angel Stadium on Thursday night.

MAY 30 • NJ.COM

Placed on injured list The Yankees placed Schmidt on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a right lat strain.

Impact Schmidt gave up two runs (one earned) in five innings during Sunday's loss to the Padres, and he appears to have injured his lat in the process. His move to the IL is backdated to Monday, so the 28-year-old right-hander will be able to return beginning June 11. In the meantime, Cody Morris will come up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to fill the opening on New York's roster.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE