The lat strain that Luis Severino suffered in the final week of Spring Training finally resolved, and the two-time All-Star took to the mound for Sunday’s finale against the Cincinnati Reds.
Injuries have limited Severino’s participation over the past few seasons. Nevertheless, he re-joins the Yankees’ rotation as they look to make a push up the AL East standings.
? Luis Severino makes his 2023 debut today vs. Cincinnati pic.twitter.com/YtQ4OzAPHx
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Sunday’s start is Severino’s 24th appearance since 2019. That sample includes the 2020 campaign, which Severino missed while recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Still, the hard-throwing righty has been dominant in limited action, going 8-3 with a 2.99 ERA and 10.0 strikeouts per nine innings over the past couple of seasons.
His return stabilizes a Yankees’ starting rotation that has compiled a 4.33 ERA this year.
Severino gave up a walk and a hit in the first inning, allowing the Reds to build an early lead. Head over to FanDuel Sportsbook for a live line on the contest.
