NY Yankees HC Aaron Boone delivers positive update to Aaron Judge and the rest of the roster

As the MLB regular season kicked off last week, New York Yankees fans are optimistic about their team’s prospects after starting with a 2-0 record against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Yankees’ latest victory featured an outstanding performance from Aaron Judge and his teammates, something that head coach Aaron Boone was quick to praise.

With four home runs in their first four at-bats, the Yankees reached a special milestone. They also scored 20 runs in just 9 innings, a feat the MLB hasn’t seen in quite some time. With such high standards set early on, Yankees fans have plenty to be excited about this season.

Heading into the season, one concern that weighed heavily on fans was the injury list coming out of spring training. With Gerrit Cole and Giancarlo Stanton unavailable for Opening Day, many fans were left anxious about how the season would unfold.

However, with the season underway, Boone delivered some positive news for the Yankees’ roster. One of the injured players is expected to return to action soon. According to NYDN Sports’ Gary Phillips, “Aaron Boone said Clarke Schmidt is scheduled to pitch again on Monday.”

Clarke Schmidt #36 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait during the New York Yankees Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 18, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.

Boone’s thoughts on Schmidt’s return to the roster

As Schmidt prepares to make his return to the roster, Boone shared his thoughts on the pitcher’s upcoming comeback. Schmidt will begin his recovery process on Monday, with a return to the team expected at a later date. While the Yankees have managed to perform well in their last two games, Schmidt’s return could serve as a boost, providing extra motivation to maintain their high level of play.

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According to MLB insider Phillips, Boone gave a timeline for Schmidt’s return, expressing his hope that the pitcher could rejoin the Yankees’ rotation by mid-month. Phillips shared this update via X.

With the likes of Max Fried, Yoendrys Gomez, Carlos Rodon, and Devin Williams already anchoring the pitching staff, Schmidt could add valuable experience and depth to the rotation as the season progresses.

Boone’s thoughts on Judge and the Yankees’ offense against the Brewers

In their most recent game, the Yankees’ offense exploded for 16 hits, showcasing the potential of their revamped batting lineup. Boone acknowledged the impressive performances of the team’s new hitters and emphasized the importance of maintaining that level of production throughout the season. Notably, Judge had a standout performance, recording four hits in the game.

“Saturday night was wild. It was historic in a lot of ways, and it was definitely one of those memorable days,” Boone reflected about the game against the Brewers. “Ultimately, we just want to continue having guys with a consistent approach and maintain a team-focused mentality.”