Yankees Reinstate Clarke Schmidt After Tommy John Surgery

The Yankees activated right-hander Clarke Schmidt from the 60-day injured list after he completed rehabilitation from elbow surgery, including an internal-brace procedure and Tommy John surgery. Schmidt made five minor-league rehab appearances, allowing three runs while recording 11 strikeouts and one walk over seven innings, and will work in relief as New York evaluates its postseason bullpen. He is not expected to build up as a starter this season, though the Yankees reportedly envision him returning to the rotation in the future. His return adds another option to a bullpen with several middle-inning roles still unsettled heading into October.