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.

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 was set to have an MRI on Friday after leaving his start Thursday night against Toronto after three innings because of tightness in his right forearm. Schmidt allowed three runs and four hits,