Training games set to commence on Thursday, injury updates are floating in daily from all MLB clubs. The New York Yankees will have their Grapefruit League opener on Friday, but the team will keep their eyes on a certain bullpen session.

Hampton was one of the arms the Yankees were excited about. They hoped he could give them solid insurance in case there were injuries to the big league rotation. Hampton was sent to New York on Feb. 18 with a forearm strain and concern about the ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow.

Schmidt has yet to throw live batting practice in front of reporters this spring, as his back started flaring up following a Feb. 14 bullpen session.

Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt isn't worried about the general soreness that he felt in his back after a recent throwing session and believes he'll be ready for the start of the sesaon with no down time. AP

The trainers room is filling up at New York Yankees spring training. The team has suffered two more injuries, manager Aaron Boone said after the team’s third full squad workout of camp at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Wednesday.

Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt has been dealing with “a cranky back,” according to manager Aaron Boone, who indicated he does not believe the issue is significant. Schmidt tossed what Boone described as an “aggressive” flat-ground session on Wednesday.

Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees from spring training Join NOw TAMPA — Clarke Schmidt echoed Aaron Boone in essentially deeming his back issue a nothingburger.

A successful spring training isn’t decided by wins and losses. Entering the regular season, the biggest winners are those who have the most young talent flourish and the least amount of injuries. New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt is reportedly dealing with a “cranky back,