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Yankees RHP Clarke Schmidt Returns As Reliever After 14-Month Rehab
- Clarke Schmidt was reinstated from the injured list and added to the Yankees’ bullpen for the postseason after a 14-month recovery — he said it’s been “a long journey” and he’s eager to be back.
- Schmidt underwent an internal brace UCL procedure in July 2025 and began minor-league rehab Aug. 29; he’ll move from a starting role to relief given the Yankees’ rotation depth.
- To open a 40-man spot for Schmidt, the Yankees designated popular utilityman Oswaldo Cabrera for assignment after he missed most of 2025 with a severe ankle injury.
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