Luis Severino Makes Yankees Closer To Being Whole
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The lat strains suffered by New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino in the past 10 months have been a major setback for the team, leaving them feeling incomplete in their rotation. However, with Severino’s return to the mound on May 21, 2023, the Yankees have taken a big step towards being whole again.
On that day, the Yankees saw their ace take the mound for the first time since last August, and he didn’t disappoint. Severino was hitting 97 and 98 mph on his 44 four-seam fastballs, and was consistently getting ahead by throwing first-pitch strikes to 13 of 18 hitters.
Severino’s return was the perfect capper on a 6-1 road trip that followed up a four-game series featuring three competitive one-run games against the MLB-best Tampa Bay Rays. Center fielder Harrison Bader was impressed with Severino’s performance, saying “I think we can all agree to say we got a whole lot better today.”
The Yankees have been waiting for Severino to return to the rotation, as the team has been relying on Nestor Cortes, Domingo German, Clarke Schmidt, and Jhonny Brito in his absence. These pitchers have had some occasional struggles, and the Yankees rotation has produced a 10-12 record and 5.14 ERA.
Severino’s return is a major boost for the Yankees, and they are hoping that he can make 20 more starts this season. With Severino back on the mound, the Yankees are now closer to being whole again, and they are hopeful that they can make a push in the AL East, which is currently the best division in baseball.
The Yankees are excited to have Severino back, and the feeling is mutual. Severino is entering his free agent year and is looking to prove that he is still an elite pitcher. With his return, the Yankees are now one step closer to being the team they know they can be.
