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TAMPA, Fla. — So, about Schmidt. You serious Clarke? Yes, New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt injured.

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BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 04: In his major league debut, Clarke Schmidt #86 of the New York Yankees, pitches in the sixth inning during game two of a doubleheader baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 4, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 04:  In his major league debut, Clarke Schmidt #86 of the New York Yankees, pitches in the sixth inning during game two of a doubleheader baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 4, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland.  (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

According to multiple reports, the Yankee pitching prospect will be shut down for the next three to four weeks with a strained tendon in his elbow. The injury is akin to tennis elbow, according to skipper Aaron Boone.