Yankees Announce Two More Arms Added to the Growing Injury List

Schmidt had been working through shoulder fatigue and back issues this spring and never got fully built up to a starter's workload. He was expected to be a key piece of the rotation, especially with Gerrit Cole sidelined and Luis Gil also on the shelf.

With Schmidt down, the Yankees have said they will put Carlos Carrasco on the roster, and Will Warren will likely take the other rotation spot. They were two pitchers who entered camp competing for one job and are now essential to keeping the team afloat early. There's upside there, especially with Warren. Still, there's also the reality that the Yankees are heading into the season without their ace, the reigning American League Rookie of the Year and their number four starter.

Hamilton's absence stings, too, in a different way.

The 29-year-old had an offseason infection, which kept him from ramping up and he's not ready to start the season in the bullpen. In 35 appearances last season, Hamilton posted a 3.85 ERA. He is the fifth reliever the Yankees will have to put on the injured list to start the season, joining Jonathan Loaisiga, Jake Cousins, Scott Effross, Tyler Matzek and

The Yankees will press forward with what they've got — a lineup built to mash and a pitching staff just trying to hold things together.