Remember when Yankees’ right-hander Clarke Schmidt injured his elbow in February and he said he expected to come back “soon”? Yeah. That’s why pitchers don’t treat their own injuries, in case you were wondering.
Schmidt was diagnosed with a common extensor strain following an MRI, and while his ulnar collateral ligament is fine (no Tommy John, phew), he has missed the whole season to this point after reporting renewed discomfort in April, depriving the Yankees of a very promising young starter.
Yet, there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel for him and the Bombers.