Clarke Schmidt, once a promising star for the New York Yankees, is now facing Tommy John surgery, drastically impacting the team's already depleted rotation. With Gerrit Cole already out for the season, the Yankees are scrambling to maintain their competitiveness. Ryan Yarbrough is sidelined as well, leaving them with few viable options, with Allan Winans struggling and Carlos Carrasco performing poorly. The Yankees are expected to look at trade options to bolster their pitching staff, with potential targets including Sandy Alcantara, Seth Lugo, and Mitch Keller, all of whom could provide the Yankees with the stability they desperately need.