On Sunday, the New York Yankees finished their series with the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
They were unable to complete the sweep, losing by a score of 11-4.
Gary Phillips of NY Daily News Sports wrote: “The #Yankees end their series in Philly with an 11-4 loss. Now it’s off to Chicago for a week as the trade deadline looms.”
New York Yankees Announce Update On Former 1st-Round Pick
During their series with the Phillies, the Yankees announced an update on Clarke Schmidt.
He has yet to pitch in a game during the 2026 season.
MLB.com wrote (on July 26): “Pitched one inning of live batting practice July 18, throwing 15 fastballs to Anthony Volpe and Ali Sánchez at Yankee Stadium. Threw 20 pitches in another live BP session on July 22. Tossed live BP on July 26.”
According to the site, Schmidt could return to action next month.
Schmidt was picked in the 1st round of the 2017 MLB Draft by the Yankees.
He has spent all six seasons of his career with the franchise.
Last year, Schmidt went 4-4 with a 3.32 ERA in 14 starts.
In 2024, he helped the Yankees reach the World Series.
Schmidt could provide a big boost to the Yankees whenever he comes back this season.
He will turn 31 in February.
Yankees After Phillies Series
The Yankees are currently the second-place team in the American League East with a 59-46 record in 105 games.
They have won six out of their last ten games (and are 33-23 in 56 games on the road).
After the Phillies, the Yankees are now headed to Rate Field to play the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Currently, they are just 3.0 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays (who are in first in the division).
New York Yankees Announce Injury Update On Former 1st-Round Pick