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Clarke Schmidt Rejoins the Yankees as a Reliever After a 14-Month Rehab Following Elbow Surgery
On Wednesday, the New York Yankees reinstated right-handed pitcher Clarke Schmidt from the 60-day injured list, designating utility infielder Oswaldo Cabrera for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot.
Schmidt returns following a 14-month recovery from Tommy John surgery, having been sidelined since July 3, 2025, and is expected to work out of the bullpen.
Over parts of five seasons, Cabrera has played 304 games for the Yankees, hitting.232 with 20 home runs and 95 RBIs, including batting.288 with 19 home runs at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this season.
The designation opens a seven-day waiver window for the 27-year-old, while Yankees manager Aaron Boone said, "I'm confident that Oswaldo will go on to have a very good career."
In control of the first American League wild card, the Yankees prepare to host the Rays next week following their current series against the Twins.