It's been nearly six months six New York Yankees fans last saw Clarke Schmidt pitch. He started Game 3 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, allowing three runs in 2.2 innings in the Yankees' 4-2 loss at Yankee Stadium.

The New York Yankees will welcome right-hander Clarke Schmidt back to their rotation on Wednesday night, when he makes his season debut against the Kansas City Royals (NYY +130; KCR -155; over/under 1.

The 29-year-old righty will make his season debut versus the Royals on Wednesday, rejoining a rotation currently without three starters.

The Yankees have undoubtedly had the Royals' number for a long time now. In their last 162 games against the Royals, the Yankees have put together an incredible 117-45 record. In addition, as one Reddit user pointed out, the Royals have not won two straight games against the Yankees since all the way back in 2014.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays MLB game to be played on April 17, 2025 on ESPN.

The effects of Hurricane Milton rendered Tropicana Field unplayable for 2025, so the Yankees have allowed the Rays use of their spring training site.

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