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 prior to the Yankees' game against the New York Mets.

Once again, the injury bug has bitten the New York Yankees, with starter Clarke Schmidt likely needing Tommy John surgery.

Tommy John surgery is “inevitable” for New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt, manager Aaron Boone disclosed on Saturday at Citi Field, shortly before the middle game of the Subway Series against the Mets.