As if the Yankees did not have enough problems on their hands, Clarke Schmidt walked off the mound after three innings.

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.

The New York Yankees’ rotation may have taken a hit. Clarke Schmidt left Thursday night’s start against the Toronto Blue Jays after three innings and 55 pitches. The Yankees announced that Schmidt exited with right forearm tightness.

The New York Yankees are "starting to make calls" as the team searches for a third baseman prior to the July 31 trade deadline, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.