Clarke Schmidt Rejoins the Yankees as a Reliever After a 14-Month Rehab Following Elbow Surgery
Schmidt returns after 14 months of rehab, and the Yankees clear a 40-man roster spot by designating Cabrera for assignment.
- On Wednesday, the New York Yankees reinstated right-handed pitcher Clarke Schmidt from the 60-day injured list, designating utility infielder Oswaldo Cabrera for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot.
- Schmidt returns following a 14-month recovery from Tommy John surgery, having been sidelined since July 3, 2025, and is expected to work out of the bullpen.
- Over parts of five seasons, Cabrera has played 304 games for the Yankees, hitting.232 with 20 home runs and 95 RBIs, including batting.288 with 19 home runs at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this season.
- The designation opens a seven-day waiver window for the 27-year-old, while Yankees manager Aaron Boone said, "I'm confident that Oswaldo will go on to have a very good career."
- In control of the first American League wild card, the Yankees prepare to host the Rays next week following their current series against the Twins.
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Clarke Schmidt rejoins the Yankees as a reliever after a 14-month rehab following elbow surgery
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The New York Yankees returned right-handed pitcher Clarke Schmidt from his rehabilitation assignment and reinstated him from the injured list on Wednesday, aiming to integrate the 30-year-old
Aaron Boone Makes Strong Statement on Yankees’ Unexpected Roster Move
The New York Yankees are attempting to go for the sweep on Wednesday afternoon against the Minnesota Twins. However, ahead of the game, as they reinstated right-handed pitcher Clarke Schmidt from the 60-day IL, they had to make a move on their 40-man roster to clear a spot. Ultimately, the Yankees made an unexpected decision, […]
Oswaldo Cabrera DFA'd, Clarke Schmidt returns, Yankees announce lineup ...
Yankees reinstate Clarke Schmidt from IL, DFA Oswaldo Cabrera
The Yankees’ pitching picture continues to regain its health, as Clarke Schmidt was reinstated from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday as he returns from Tommy John surgery. The 30-year-old right-hander had been out since July 3 of last season when he was diagnosed with a torn UCL that not only required Tommy John surgery,...
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