Injuries are part of every physical sport, and baseball is no exception. Even though injuries are inevitable, they tend to jeopardize the season of the players and teams involved. This season, injuries have affected the New York Yankees tremendously. Having played without crucial players since the start of the new season, there is finally a glimmer of hope in the form of a positive update on one of their players.
According to the reports, RHP Luis Severino can join the main squad soon. It is an enormous relief for the Yanks, who are looking for more pitching options after a few tight games. What’s happening with the Yanks player? Let’s take a look.
Luis Severino could be back in the main Yankees squad soon!
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Luis Severino had a low-grade right lat strain and was on the 15-day injured list on March 27. After the proper treatment, he will start rehab on May 16. Somerset Patriots, the Double-A Affiliate to the New York Yankees shared this news on Twitter. The caption read, ” Sevy soon The @yankees have currently scheduled RHP Luis Severino for a rehab start in Somerset on Tuesday, May 16.”
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The @yankees have currently scheduled RHP Luis Severino for a rehab start in Somerset on Tuesday, May 16.
ℹ️ | https://t.co/6EgSaBdZaB#RepBX pic.twitter.com/4gnzQYwe27— Somerset Patriots (@SOMPatriots) May 14, 2023
According to Milb.com, the latest assignment of the Yankees star will be against the Reading Fightin Phils (affiliate team of the Philadelphia Phillies). The Somerset Patriots will play the game at TD Bank Ballpark, scheduled at 6:05 pm. Notably, it is not the first time Severino will play for the Patriots. The player had been involved in a few contests in the past and will look to repeat the same in the upcoming game.
Luis Severino is one of the established players in the league and has played a big part in the Yankees’ success. In 19 games of the last season, the player recorded a win percentage of 0.700 and a WAR of 1.7. Severino had an ERA of 3.18 in 102 innings pitched and claimed 118 strikeouts at a WHIP of 1.00.
Fans await in joy the return of Severino to the New York Yankees Squad!
Fans are excited about the latest news on Severino. They are looking for his MLB comeback and help the Yankees fight for the Championship! Here are a few of the reactions to the news!
We miss you sevy! Can’t wait for you to come back and dominate!!!💪🏼 https://t.co/hUIcptGaOu
— javi yank/ los yankees (@javien114) May 15, 2023
Last time Sevy was in Someset there was a combined no hitter with Semps and Ron
— Marguerite Allard (@MarYRSNYC) May 14, 2023
Should be ready by August 😉
— My Info⚾ (@Snapper77G) May 14, 2023
Sevy should be back on Sunday against the Reds https://t.co/Zf1d2T7Uep
— Tom Smith (@Tom_Smith717) May 14, 2023
— BQ (Brendan Q) (@BrendanQ_1999) May 14, 2023
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Having played earlier already, the player seems to be in good shape and can have a powerful impact on the team. It will be interesting to see how soon Severino starts for the Yankees!
What do you all make of this news? Let us know in the comments below!
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