Clarke Schmidt (elbow) threw a bullpen on Tuesday and hopes to face hitters within the month.

Schmidt has been sidelined all season after having Tommy John surgery last year. He’s still in the early stages of his return, and facing hitters at some point in June would likely mean a rehab assignment starting in July. Given the depth of the Yankees’ rotation and Schmidt’s likely innings restriction after elbow surgery, you have to wonder if the Yankees will consider bringing him back as a long relief option this season.