The Yankees are in the midst of their worst slump with 18 losses in their past 32 games entering the second part of the Subway Series with the Mets on Friday.

As the Yankees and Mets meet for another round of the Subway Series -- this time in Queens -- the dynamic between New York City's two franchises has reached a point that those who have lived the rivalry were skeptical they'd ever see.

The Yankees are calling up relievers Scott Effross and Jayvien Sandridge from Friday morning, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Those two arms are poised to be available in the bullpen for the Yankees in their series opener against the Mets at Citi Field on Friday evening.

New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt exited his start on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays after experiencing forearm tightness, the club announced. Yankees manager Aaron Boone opted for reliever Clayton Beeter to replace Schmidt on the mound.

New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt left his start Thursday night against Toronto after three innings because of tightness in his right forearm

The New York Yankees’ rotation may have taken a hit. Clarke Schmidt left Thursday night’s start against the Toronto Blue Jays after three innings and 55 pitches. The Yankees announced that Schmidt exited with right forearm tightness.