The New York Yankees rotation came into the season without Gerrit Cole and Luis Gil, but still find themselves in

For the Yankees, the return bolsters both the lineup and the rotation in one sweep. It’s bold, but bold is often what it takes in October. Don’t be shocked if Yankees general manager Brian Cashman tries to pull off something big. This could be one of those rare win-win deals.

The New York Yankees' pitching staff suffered another tough blow on Saturday. Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters that Clarke Schmidt will "likely" have Tommy John surgery, which would put an end to his 2025 season—and possibly cost him the majority of the 2026 season as well.