New York Yankees’ ace Luis Severino has been sidelined all season due to a lat injury he suffered during spring training. Severino’s throwing program has been successful and he’s making giant steps to lead him back on a major league mound.
Severino threw a 35 pitch simulated game on Tuesday and then he’s expected to make a rehab start this upcoming Sunday. The Yankees intend to work Severino up to around 60 pitches so they can either utilize him either as a relief pitcher or starter. Below you can watch Sevy throw, video credit to his wife.
Luis Severino was scheduled to throw 35 pitches in this simulated game today: pic.twitter.com/F6grD1mByR
— Yankees Source ™ (@NYYTalks) August 27, 2019
Severino’s return would be huge for the Yankees. However, the main concern with him is finding him innings. The Yankees might have him work his innings up in September to prep him for October. I could see him throwing a game as an opener, and then the next throwing two innings, three innings, and so on. Manager Aaron Boone has said that Sevy is on a five-day rotation schedule now, so that could hint at what the Yankees plan to do with him if he returns healthy.
The Yankees’ remember Severino’s dominance in 2017 and the 2017 postseason. He has everything the Yankees look for in a pitcher – consistency, pitch arsenal, and going the distance.
Luis Severino expected to start a rehab assignment this Sunday. Just a reminder of what he can do… #Yankees pic.twitter.com/vBUcN45HZp
— John Zarnowski (@johnzarnowski) August 27, 2019
Besides Severino, teammate Dellin Betances is also on his way from injury. He’s been making progress in his throwing program as well. Since Betances only has to work up to around 20-30 pitches, he’s technically right around the same timetable as Severino. Having both of these guys return would help the Yankees seek their 29th championship.