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Clarke Schmidt kept out of Yankees loss after feeling biceps cramping

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Joyce, G. (2026, September 21). Clarke Schmidt kept out of Yankees loss after feeling biceps cramping. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/21/sports/clarke-schmidt-kept-out-of-yankees-loss-after-feeling-biceps-cramping/

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Clarke Schmidt, who recently returned from Tommy John surgery, experienced biceps cramping while warming up for the Yankees in their Sunday game against the Diamondbacks and did not play. The team considers it a precautionary measure since no structural damage was detected; however, this incident highlights the risks involved with his quick return to active duty just 14 months after surgery. Yankees manager Aaron Boone indicated that tests would be conducted upon their return home but expressed hope that Schmidt’s absence is minor and temporary.

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Clarke Schmidt, who returned from Tommy John surgery on Wednesday, experienced cramping in his right biceps while warming up for the Yankees against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix. This incident kept him out of the game where the Yankees lost 8-4. Schmidt stated that there were no structural issues with his shoulder or elbow; the cramping was precautionary due to his recent surgery. He will see a team doctor upon returning home, but as of Sunday, no additional tests were planned. Despite this setback, the Yankees hope Schmidt can contribute to their playoff bullpen just 14 months after undergoing major surgery.

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Clarke Schmidt, who returned from Tommy John surgery on Wednesday, was warming up Sunday to make his second appearance before experiencing cramping in his right biceps, which ultimately kept him out of the Yankees’ 8-4 loss to the Diamondbacks at Chase Field. asserted

which → return → Field

“Nothing structural, it was more precautionary,” Schmidt said. asserted

Schmidt → say → ?

“Obviously given the circumstance, coming back from surgery, I don’t want to push through anything. asserted

I → give → anything

I had nothing in catch play earlier today and in the previous days I’ve been feeling very strong. asserted

I → have → days

Schmidt was expected to see the Yankees’ team doctor when they returned home, but no tests were planned as of Sunday. asserted

tests → expect → Sunday

Even if Schmidt checks out fine, it is a reminder of the tightrope the Yankees are walking in hoping the former starter can be part of their playoff bullpen just 14 months removed from major surgery. asserted

starter → check → surgery

After making his season debut on Wednesday, Schmidt warmed up in Saturday night’s game before Aaron Boone went to Michael Fulmer, who served up a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning. asserted

who → make → inning

Schmidt was then warming in the bullpen again in the top of the sixth Sunday before the biceps issue popped up, leading to Tim Hill throwing the bottom of the frame instead. asserted

Hill → warm → frame

“I’m hoping it’s not a big deal, but enough to have him not go into the game,” Boone said. asserted

Boone → hop → game

“We’ll see what we have there.” asserted

we → see → what

Clarke Schmidt kept out of Yankees loss after feeling biceps cramping

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