Update: 3:50 p.m.
Aaron Boone spoke with the media following the Yankees’ game against the Braves. According to Bryan Hoch of mlb.com, Severino has rotator cuff inflammation and will be shutdown for two weeks. Severino will receive an injection and anti-inflammatories before resuming his throwing program.
More from Hoch:
Aaron Boone said that it is “highly unlikely” that Luis Severino will be ready for Opening Day.
— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) March 5, 2019
Aaron Boone said that it is too early to say who will start the season opener on March 28 vs. Orioles.
— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) March 5, 2019
Boone said he thinks the Yankees have enough pitching to weather the Severino injury. Domingo German and Jonathan Loaisiga are the most likely candidates to fill in.
— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) March 5, 2019
It’s important to keep in mind that Gio Gonzalez and Dallas Keuchel are still available on the market should the Yankees look for starters outside of the organization, although Keuchel is likely too expensive to be a stopgap solution.
Original post
Luis Severino was a late scratch from his first spring training start on Tuesday after experiencing right shoulder discomfort, according to an announcement from the Yankees. Severino will undergo further testing Tuesday afternoon.
Luis Severino was scratched from today's start with right shoulder discomfort. He will undergo further evaluation and examination this afternoon.
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) March 5, 2019
This is obviously not a good start to Severino’s season. The 25-year-old just signed a four-year, $40 million contract extension with an option for 2023, and was expected to anchor an improved Yankees rotation.
Aaron Hicks, the other Yankee who recently signed an extension, has been sidelined with back stiffness.
Stay tuned as more information becomes available.
