New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder) is hoping to get cleared to begin playing catch on Monday after he visits with a doctor. He expects to throw on flat ground from just 60 feet on Monday or Tuesday. Severino hasn't felt pain in his shoulder/lat in about three weeks. It's a great sign for the right-hander, but he has a ways to go before he can make his season debut for the Yanks, and that is unlikely to happen until after the All-Star break. Severino proved last year that[...]

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder) is likely to resume throwing soon, according to manager Aaron Boone. Severino won't return before the All-Star break, but it's good to see him making progress from a Grade 2 strain of his right lat. The 25-year-old proved last year that he can be an ace in both real life and for fantasy teams, so he needs to remain stashed in an injured list spot in all leagues as he recovers.

To say that the starting pitcher position has been underwhelming to start the year is an understatement. [...]

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When Luis Severino hit the injured list prior to the 2019 season, the Yankees pitching rotation appeared to lose their most threatening starter. [...]

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New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder), who is dealing with a strained latissimus muscle, will not be back "until after the All-Star break," general manager Brian Cashman said in a satellite radio interview on Sunday. He was diagnosed with a Grade 2 lat strain four weeks ago. It's a disappointment for fantasy owners, as he was drafted in the early rounds after his 19-8 record, 3.39 ERA and 1.14 [...]

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder) has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 lat strain and will be shut down for at least six more weeks, reports James [...]

The New York Yankees received some negative news Monday as manager Aaron Boone provided an update on Luis Severino. The 25-year-old reportedly "didn't feel good" after his most recent long-toss session on flat ground. Severino will return to New York for an additional MRI and exam to determine the next step. Dealing with a young arm, this is troubling news and fantasy owners should brace themselves for the worst. Updates should follow in the coming days as Severino's fate for this season becomes[...]

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leaguesOWNED IN: 26% of leaguesANALYSIS: After a surprisingly effective 2018, German entered the pre-season without a clear spot in the Yankees' rotation. After Luis Severinos injury, however, the Yankees rewarded the 26-year-old by naming him their fifth starter. In two outings, he has two wins, a 1.64 ERA, a .91 [...]