The New York Yankees have been dealt a major blow as their ace pitcher, Luis Severino, has been diagnosed with a latissimus dorsi strain. The injury is a strain of the large muscle in the back that helps with shoulder and arm movement. Severino is expected to begin the season on the injured list and will miss the start of the season.
The Yankees had high hopes for Severino this season as he was expected to be the team’s ace. He had a strong 2018 season, going 19-8 with a 3.39 ERA and 220 strikeouts in 191 innings. Severino was also an All-Star in 2018 and was expected to be the anchor of the Yankees rotation this season.
The injury is a major setback for the Yankees and could have a major impact on their chances of making the playoffs. Severino is expected to be out for at least two months and it is unclear when he will be able to return. The Yankees will now have to rely on their other starters to pick up the slack in Severino’s absence.
The Yankees have already made some moves to address the injury, signing veteran pitcher Gio Gonzalez to a minor league deal. Gonzalez is expected to compete for a spot in the starting rotation and could provide some much needed depth in Severino’s absence.
The injury to Severino is a major blow to the Yankees and their chances of making the playoffs this season. It remains to be seen how long Severino will be out and how the team will respond without their ace pitcher. The Yankees will need their other starters to step up in his absence if they want to make a run at the postseason.
