Clarke Schmidt

2026 Fantasy Baseball Player Profile

Schmidt was enjoying a breakout first half, utilizing a new splitter to neutralize lefties. However, his season ended abruptly in July when he underwent his second career Tommy John surgery. It was a cruel blow for a pitcher who had finally cemented his role. 

2026 Outlook: Schmidt is expected to miss the vast majority of the 2026 season. The typical recovery timeline places his potential return in August or September, making him a non-factor for redraft leagues. In dynasty formats, he is a hold; his pre-injury performance showed legitimate mid-rotation skills. For 2026, ignore him in all but the deepest formats with unlimited IL slots.