Clarke Schmidt To Throw Bullpen On Friday
1 day agoNew York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt (back) said that he is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday and expects to be pitching in games soon. Despite dealing with a cranky back in spring training, Schmidt has no concerns about being ready for Opening Day in late March. Schmidt also missed three months of the 2024 season due to a strained right lat, so his durability is certainly in question despite pitching well when he was available to the Yankees last year. The 29-year-old has breakout potential if he can stay healthy for all of 2025 after going 5-5 with a 2.85 ERA (3.58 FIP) and 1.18 WHIP with 93 strikeouts and 30 walks in 85 1/3 innings over his 16 starts a year ago. His 26.3% strikeout rate was the highest of his career, and he also induced plenty of weak contact thanks to the addition of a cut fastball. Schmidt is a fine late-round value pick in upcoming fantasy drafts as long as he's ready for Opening Day.
Source: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch
Source: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch