New York Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt was placed on the 15-day injured list because of a right forearm soreness, one day after a start at Toronto was cut short following three innings.

The New York Yankees placed starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt on the 15-day injured list Friday with tightness in his right forearm.

New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt exited his start on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays after experiencing forearm tightness, the club announced. Yankees manager Aaron Boone opted for reliever Clayton Beeter to replace Schmidt on the mound.

Austin Wells and Trent Grisham are back in the starting lineup for the New York Yankees in their series finale against Toronto on Thursday. Grisham was set to lead off and play center field, while Wells was behind the plate catching right-hander Clarke Schmidt and batting eighth.

Thursday's 8-5 loss to the Blue Jays elevated Toronto to first place, competed a four-game sweep, and dropped the Yankees into a second-place tie with the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East.

The New York Yankees are shaking up their roster as they head into a Subway Series matchup that holds plenty of importance for the club amidst their recent skid