Yankees call up Clarke Schmidt to start Subway Series finale against Mets - New York Post

Clarke Schmidt will get the ball with a chance to pitch the Yankees to a Subway Series victory Sunday night.

The 25-year-old right-hander was called up Sunday to face the Mets for his 2021 debut after missing most of the season with an elbow strain.

The Yankees called up Clarke Schmidt to start Sunday against the Mets.

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Schmidt, currently the Yankees’ No. 5 prospect per MLB.com, made his MLB debut last season, posting a 7.11 ERA in three outings (one start).

To make room for Schmidt — whose spot start comes in place of Gerrit Cole, who left his last start early with hamstring tightness — the Yankees optioned Andrew Velazquez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The Bronx-born shortstop had given the Yankees a boost while Gleyber Torres was injured, particularly with his slick defense.

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