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

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.