New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt will undergo Tommy John surgery for the second time in his career, manager Aaron Boone announced Thursday.
Schmidt, who will have the procedure for his torn ulnar collateral ligament Friday, will miss the rest of the 2025 season and most, if not all, of 2026.
An MRI exam last Friday confirmed the injury. Schmidt, who said he had been dealing with elbow soreness since June 4, exited his start against the Toronto Blue Jays on July 3 after just three innings because of the discomfort.