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The New York Yankees face the Toronto Blue Jays in the finale of a 4-game set at Rogers Centre in Toronto Thursday.

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.

Not only did the Blue Jays complete a four-game sweep of the Yankees — that outcome was secured by Toronto's 8-5 victory in front of 36,848 at Rogers Centre — but Clarke Schmidt, one of the Yankees' top pitchers this season,