The New York Yankees are facing a significant pitching crisis as Clarke Schmidt is poised for his second Tommy John surgery, following a forearm injury that has landed him on the injured list. Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed that Schmidt's recovery from his current injury is unlikely to allow him to pitch again this season, adding to the mounting woes of the Yankees' pitching staff, which previously saw Gerrit Cole and Luis Gil sidelined due to similar injuries.

As Schmidt was a reliable option with a 3.32 ERA this season, the Yankees now face the challenge of replacing him in their rotation. Boone mentioned the potential promotion of Cam Schlittler, the team’s No. 10 prospect, who has impressed with a 2.82 ERA in Double-A and a solid showing in Triple-A. Despite some struggles in his last outing, Schlittler is seen as an exciting option as New York looks to navigate the remainder of the season without Schmidt.