The New York Yankees need to go add a starting pitcher this season following the crushing injury news with Clarke Schmidt.

New York Yankees fans have been hearing about the club's trade deadline approach, and how general manager Brian Cashman is focusing on finding a third baseman and help for the bullpen. But that all changed over the weekend when the Yankees learned right-hander Clarke Schmidt likely needs Tommy John surgery,

Reigning AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil is slated soon to begin a rehab assignment and the power righty certainly could provide a rotation boost, but the 27-year-old is still 3-4 weeks, at best, from returning. With nothing guaranteed insofar as performance once he does.