Clarke Schmidt's season with the New York Yankees is officially over after an MRI revealed a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. This unfortunate news comes as the Yankees grapple with an already injury-riddled rotation, having already lost fellow starter Gerrit Cole to Tommy John surgery earlier this season. Schmidt's upcoming surgery marks a significant setback for the 29-year-old, who had been showing promise with a 3.32 ERA in 14 starts this season. Yankees manager Aaron Boone indicated that while Schmidt seeks additional opinions on his elbow, the likelihood of surgery is extremely high. The Yankees are expected to explore both internal and external options to fill the void left by Schmidt heading into the All-Star break.