Clarke Schmidt scratched from Saturday start in latest Yankees injury worry

Clarke Schmidt has been scratched from his scheduled start Saturday with side soreness that he does not believe is serious. The righty said he expects to pitch Tuesday against the Padres and does not believe an injured list stint will be required.Schmidt has been throwing through a bit of soreness felt after reaching 90 pitches for the first time this season in his outing Sunday. Schmidt said he could have started against the Rays in The Bronx on Saturday, when the Yankees instead turned to lefty Ryan Yarbrough in what could amount to a bullpen game.Schmidt said he was informed the Yankees would give him a few extra days of rest only after Max Fried went seven brilliant innings Friday, which spared the bullpen for a night. ...