New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt left his start Thursday night against Toronto after three innings because of tightness in his right forearm. Schmidt allowed three runs and four hits, including a home run,

Three losses in three games had already made this a nightmarish trip north of the border for the Yankees. Then Clarke Schmidt’s evening ended early on Thursday, the right-hander removed after three innings at Rogers Centre due to tightness in his right forearm.

As if the Yankees did not have enough problems on their hands, Clarke Schmidt exited his start Thursday after just three innings and 55 pitches.