New York Yankees Take No Prisoners as Star Pitcher is Forced to Miss the World Baseball Classic

New York Yankees are gearing up for a massive 2023 season. They will be aiming to make the World Series and hopefully win it after missing out in 2022. The Pinstripes made it all the way to the ALCS, but were swept by the Houston Astros. In 2023, they will be aiming to do better and to do that, every player needs to be available.

A big problem for the Yankees in 2022 was that key players were injured. In a huge update on the World Baseball Classic, the Yankees have forced one of their star pitchers to pull out.

New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino has pulled out of the World Baseball Classic

The World Baseball Classic is right around the corner and many MLB players are set to represent their home nations. Yankees starting pitcher Severino was all set to represent the Dominican Republic. But according to MLB Insider Hector Gomez, Cashman will not allow Severino to participate, forcing the pitcher to pull out.

In a Tweet, Gomez said, “Starting pitcher Luis Severino will not be pitching for the Dominican Republic in the 2023 WBC because New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman did not allow him.” This will be a huge blow for the Dominican Republic team and their hopes of winning. Furthermore, they will have to replace Severino before the Classic starts. But it makes sense as the starting pitcher has missed a lot of time over the last few years. 

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Severino missed a lot of time last year due to multiple injuries over the course of the season. He was even pulled out of his best game last year to prevent injury. Furthermore, he only pitched 18 innings between 2019 and 2021  due to Tommy John surgery. That is likely the reason that caused Cashman to prevent him from playing in the World Classic. But Yankees fans will still get to see their team represented at the tournament. 

Yankees star Nestor Cortes Jr. will suit up for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic

Even though Severino will not be playing at the World Baseball Classic, another New York Yankees pitcher is. Star pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr. will be suiting up for the United States of America. He seems to be extremely excited by the prospect. 

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In an Instagram Post, Cortes Jr. said, “I want to thank team USA for even considering me to be part of the team USA. I’m completely honored and humbled”. It’ll be great to see him pitching at the Classic but it’s unfortunate that Severino is missing out. What do you think of the fact that Yankees GM Brian Cashman has not allowed Severino to play in the World Baseball Classic? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!