The Yankees will start Clarke Schmidt for Game 3 against the Royals, instead of rookie Luis Gil with the series tied at one-game apiece. Schmidt was very solid this year when he was available, with a 2.85 ERA in 16 starts, but he missed three months with a right lat injury. He returned in September and had a 3.65 ERA in five starts, although he failed to get through six innings in any outing.
On the other hand, Luis Gil is a Rookie of the Year candidate after winning 15 games with a 3.50 ERA in 29 starts, good enough for 3.