Yankees' Schmidt expected to require Tommy John surgery

New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt will likely require season-ending Tommy John surgery, manager Aaron Boone said Saturday.

"He's kind of getting second opinions now but not great news on that front," Boone told the media after he was asked bout Schmidt's imaging results. "We will see what goes on here in the next couple of days."

Schmidt departed Thursday's start with tightness in his right forearm. He was subsequently placed on the injured list Friday.

The 29-year-old could also potentially miss the entire 2026 campaign following the procedure. The typical recovery time is 12-to-18 months but may vary if he gets an internal brace in his elbow.

Schmidt authored a 3.32 ERA with 1.09 WHIP and 73 strikeouts over 78 2/3 innings (14 starts) in 2025.