Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt has been dealing with “a cranky back,” according to manager Aaron Boone, who indicated he does not believe the issue is significant. Schmidt tossed what Boone described as an “aggressive” flat-ground session on Wednesday.
Starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt joined that group on the injury report. Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters Wednesday the veteran right-hander has a “cranky back.” Boone said he’s not concerned about Schmidt missing Opening Day.
Initially, Clarke Schmidt was part of that list after manager Aaron Boone revealed he was dealing with a "cranky back." But Schmidt quickly shut down concerns, telling reporters there is “no ...
But the crowd at Steinbrenner Field will not see the reigning AL MVP in Friday’s opener and instead will have to wait an extra week to watch him in action this spring, as manager Aaron Boone has circled March 1 as Judge’s likely spring debut.