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

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.

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.