Yankees Pitching Prospects Face Setbacks as Injuries Linger. In a mixed bag of news for the New York Yankees, two key pitchers, Carlos Rodón and Clarke Schmidt, are inching closer to returning from injury. However, Schmidt's progress hit a snag on Tuesday when he suffered from forearm cramps during live batting practice, forcing an early exit and sparking concerns about his rehabilitation. The sudden development has added a layer of complexity to the team's pitching prospects, and fans will be watching closely as both Rodón and Schmidt navigate their paths back to the mound.
Carlos Rodón and Clarke Schmidt are both tracking toward rehab assignments, though Schmidt’s live batting practice Tuesday ended after two ups instead of three with forearm cramps that, at the very least, created a temporary scare.
