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Russell Westbrook Jersey Acce s the Yankees beat like never before Dont mi s Greg Joyces text me sages from The Bronx and beyond hes giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Yankees. The countdown is on for Clarke Schmidts return, and it could end around this time next year. Schmidt was forced to undergo Tommy John surgery July 11, but according to the Yankees pitcher, the injury could have been worse. Tommy John, its kind of an umbrella term these days, Schmidt said prior to the . Everything that Ive been informed of, its kind of the best case of Tommy John, so around a year [recovery], like 11 to 12 months. Schmidt said the surgeons did not need to insert a new ligament to repair his elbow. Instead, they noticed the ligament was tearing away from the bone, so they simply reattached it. Had Schmidt needed an entirely new ligament, it could have kept him out 14-16 months, which would have meant mi sing all of the 2026 season. Clarke Schmidt #36 of the New York Yankees reacts as he walks back to the dugout after ending the 7th inning when the New York Yankees played the Baltimore Orioles Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY. Robert Sabo for NY Post When Schmidt was told he had to have the surgery, it was an emotional moment for the pitcher who has spent all six years of his big league career with the Yankees. Explore More caught off guard at first, just hearing from the doctor. Didnt really expect it going into it, Schmidt said. And then, just kind of trying to proce s that and the emotions. Very emotional at first. Schmidt also said the surgery has forced him to do a full re-centering. He said during his time off, he will work on improving in many aspects of his game. CHECK OUT THE AND For some pitchers, UCL injuries can happen suddenly and out of nowhere. For Schmidt, though, there were warning signs something was wrong with his arm dating back to the series on the road against the Angels. Clarke Schmidt #36 of the New York Yankees throws a pitch in the first inning against the Athletics at Yankee Stadium, Saturday, June 28, 2025. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST The Anaheim start on the road and going into the Cleveland start at home was when the sorene s really started picking up, he said. But for a competitive player like Schmidt, it was hard for him to get off the mound. Im going to do anything I po sibly can to go back out there every five days, he said. Its hard to keep me off the field when Im having a lot of succe s. Delivering insights on all things Amazins Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! The injury to Schmidt was another blow to an already reeling rotation. That includes ace Gerrit Cole, who underwent season-ending TJ surgery in spring training. Additionally, 2024 Rookie of the Year Luis Gil began the season rehabbing from a right lat strain and has yet to pitch a game this season. The good news for the Yankees: Gil is nearing his return. Gil will make his final rehab start Tuesday with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Troy Brown Jr. Jersey