The Yankees’ rotation is absorbing another significant blow with the news that right-hander Clarke Schmidt appears likely to undergo Tommy John surgery, manager Aaron Boone said before Saturday’s Subway Series game against the Mets at Citi Field.

New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt is likely facing Tommy John surgery to repair the torn UCL in his pitching elbow, Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters Saturday

The New York Yankees’ pursuit of stability atop the American League East has been dealt yet another blow, as emerging rotation stalwart Clarke Schmidt is set to miss the remainder of the season following an ulnar collateral ligament tear in his right elbow.