Yankees activate RHPs Clarke Schmidt and Ian Hamilton from the 60-day IL

The New York Yankees activated right-handers Clarke Schmidt and Ian Hamilton from the 60-day injured list on Saturday.

Schmidt took the mound on Saturday afternoon against the host Chicago Cubs in his first start since May 26, while Hamilton returns to the bullpen and may see his first appearance since June 16.

Schmidt, 28, was 5-3 with a 2.52 ERA in 11 starts before a strained right latissimus sidelined him. He made two starts with Double-A Somerset and once with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre during a rehab assignment, posting a 3.18 ERA over 11⅓ innings.

Hamilton, 29, was 0-1 with a 4.55 ERA in 27 relief appearances before dealing with his own lat injury. He pitched four hitless innings in relief in three rehab games with Somerset and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

To make room on the active roster, the Yankees have designated right-handed relievers Phil Bickford (0-0, 8.64 ERA) and Nick Burdi (1-0, 1.86) for assignment.