Yankees' Clarke Schmidt Sidelined by Biceps Cramping Issues

WHO:

NY Post - Clarke Schmidt, Yankees right-hander

MLB.com - Aaron Boone, Yankees manager

MLB.com - José Caballero, Yankees player

MLB.com - Brent Headrick, Yankees pitcher

MLB.com - Nolan Arenado, player for the opposing team

MLB.com - Will Warren, Yankees pitcher

WHAT:

MLB.com - Clarke Schmidt described his cramping sensation as “nothing structural, it was more precautionary” after cutting short his warmups.

MLB.com - Schmidt stated, “I don’t want to push through anything. All the testing was fine – nothing with the shoulder, nothing with the elbow.”

MLB.com - Manager Aaron Boone confirmed that Schmidt “checked out pretty well afterward in all the strength tests.”

MLB.com - Boone mentioned that Schmidt will be examined by a team physician when the team returns to New York.

MLB.com - Boone described the Yankees' situation in the division race as “a tall order.”

MLB.com - Schmidt expressed hope, saying, “I’m hoping it’s not a big deal,” and added, “I want to be out there competing, but in the grand scheme of things, I’ll be out there soon.”

NY Post - Clarke Schmidt was sidelined due to biceps cramping issues.

MLB.com - Schmidt experienced a “cramping” sensation near his right biceps during warmups.

MLB.com - The Yankees lost 8-4 to the Diamondbacks.

MLB.com - Schmidt has made one appearance since returning from Tommy John surgery, recording two outs on September 16.

MLB.com - The Yankees are six games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the division race with seven games remaining.

MLB.com - Heliot Ramos, George Lombard Jr., and Spencer Jones hit home runs in the third inning.

MLB.com - Lombard’s home run traveled 424 feet, and Jones’ home run traveled 448 feet.

MLB.com - Will Warren allowed four runs on six hits over 4 1/3 innings.

WHERE:

NY Post - Chase Field, Phoenix

MLB.com - Yankees' home games in New York

WHEN:

MLB.com - Clarke Schmidt returned from Tommy John surgery on a Wednesday.

MLB.com - The Yankees lost to the Diamondbacks on a Sunday.

MLB.com - Schmidt's last appearance before the cramping was on September 16.

WHY:

MLB.com - Schmidt's cramping was precautionary due to his recent return from surgery.

MLB.com - The Yankees are facing a challenging situation in the division race.

HOW:

MLB.com - Schmidt cut short his warmups after feeling cramping.

MLB.com - Boone bypassed Schmidt in favor of Michael Fulmer during a previous game.

Clarke Schmidt reported that his recent cramping sensation was precautionary and not indicative of any structural issues, stating that all his tests came back fine. Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed that Schmidt passed all strength tests and will see a team physician upon their return to New York. Despite the challenges in the division race, Schmidt remains optimistic, expressing his desire to compete soon and hoping that his condition isn't serious.