New York Yankees fans have been hearing about the club's trade deadline approach, and how general manager Brian Cashman is focusing on finding a third baseman and help for the bullpen. But that all changed over the weekend when the Yankees learned right-hander Clarke Schmidt likely needs Tommy John surgery,

The New York Yankees need to go add a starting pitcher this season following the crushing injury news with Clarke Schmidt.

Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt likely needs a second Tommy John surgery that would sideline him for the remainder of this season and much of next year, a huge blow to New York’s injury-riddled rotation.