Another day, another setback for the New York Yankees’ rotation.
Just hours before Saturday’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Yankees announced that Clarke Schmidt had been scratched from his scheduled start. In his place, Ryan Yarbrough was called up for a spot start, adding yet another twist to an already messy pitching situation in the Bronx.
Schmidt has been dealing with minor soreness since his last outing. An MRI showed no serious issues, and he’s expected to return to the rotation on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres.
Notably, this is the second time Schmidt has missed games this season due to injury. He previously recovered from right rotator cuff tendinitis.
Pitching Curse Continues
Clarke Schmidt’s replacement, Ryan Yarbrough, has been steady. The lefty comes in with a 3.86 ERA this season, mainly working out of the bullpen. He entered the rotation on regular rest, having last pitched on Monday.
The Yankees have been facing a growing list of injuries in their starting rotation. Jazz Chisholm Jr. was recently sidelined for 4-6 weeks due to a high-grade oblique strain, and other key pitchers like Gerrit Cole, Luis Gil, and Marcus Stroman are also out with various injuries.
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Bronx Fan’s Meltdown
After Clarke Schmidt’s announcement, one frustrated fan posted, “Time to call it a season and look to sign bats and starting pitching in the offseason. Cut some high-priced older guys. Clean house.”
Time to call it a season and look to sign bats and starting pitching in the offseason. Cut some high priced older guys. Clean house
— Thorton Melon (@tallnfat) May 3, 2025
While some fans quietly agreed, other Bronx fans came in hot.
One fan commented, “Time to engagement bait and look to sign off the internet starting immediately and deactivate all social media. Clean soul.”
Time to engagement bait and look to sign off the internet starting immediately and deactivate all social media. Clean soul.
— FTA Sports (@advisors_team) May 3, 2025
Another fan replied, “This person is a f**kin retard.”
This person is a fuckin retard
— Slickjack80 (@Slickjack80) May 3, 2025
One X user wrote, “Actually watch baseball for a couple years and you might realize how awful this post is.”
Actually watch baseball for a couple years and you might realize how awful this post is.
— Brandon Ebling (@BrandonEbling) May 3, 2025
Another Bronx fan wrote, “Pay better attention….”
Pay better attention….
— Ricky Vaughn (@buschleaguer14) May 3, 2025
Meanwhile, one fan commented, “you are a god damn idiot.”
you are a god damn idiot
— Jalen Pickett minutes (@yoitsjimmy_) May 3, 2025
Despite these setbacks, the Yankees are performing well this season, holding a 19-13 record and leading the AL East.
