Severino (shoulder) relayed that he was encouraged by the results of the initial MRI he underwent Tuesday, which revealed he was dealing with right rotator cuff inflammation, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. "I think it's something we can treat now," said Severino, who will receive a cortisone injection Wednesday and get rested for the next two weeks before resuming his throwing program.

EDGE Analysis

Severino's shutdown period means that he's unlikely to be ready for Opening Day, but the young ace is optimistic that any potential stint on the injured list to begin the season would be an abbreviated one. Per Coley Harvey of ESPN.com, Severino noted Wednesday that his strength feels the same in his shoulder, leaving him hopeful that simple rest will be all he needs to avoid recurring problems throughout the season. While the injury nonetheless impacts Severino's stock in fantasy drafts, the setback perhaps isn't as catastrophic as some might have initially anticipated.

Severino will be shut down for two weeks with rotator cuff inflammation, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The diagnosis means Severino will almost certainly miss Opening Day. In the best-case scenario, he'll be back on a mound about a week before the first game of the season, but it will likely take longer than that for him to get up to speed. Barring setbacks, though, he'll have a chance to only miss a turn or two in the rotation, as manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that Severino's MRI "looked pretty good" other than the inflammation.

Severino was scratched from his start Tuesday against the Braves due to shoulder discomfort.

EDGE Analysis

Severino will undergo further evaluation Tuesday afternoon to determine the extent of the issue. A minor setback wouldn't seriously threaten his start to the season, but if he's shut down from throwing for any significant period of time, a trip to the injured list would be likely, with just over three weeks remaining before Opening Day.

Severino was scratched from his scheduled spring start Tuesday against the Braves for undisclosed reasons, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stephen Tarpley will start in his place. No specific reason for the scratch was announced.

Severino signed a four-year, $40 million contract with the Yankees on Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The deal buys out Severino's four year arbitration years and also includes a fifth-year club option for 2023. The right-hander -- who turns 25 on Feb. 20 -- made about $600,000 in 2018 and had a 3.18 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 10.5 K/9 as a full-time starter for the Yankees over the past two seasons. Severino is once again expected to serve as New York's Opening Day starter in 2019.

Manager Aaron Boone said Severino is expected to start for the Yankees on Opening Day, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This comes as no surprise, as Severino is one of the best pitchers in the game. The soon-to-be 25-year-old will be making his second consecutive Opening Day start. He finished the 2018 campaign with a 3.39 ERA and 10.3 K/9 across 32 starts (191.1 innings). Severino will likely be followed in the rotation by James Paxton, Masahiro Tanaka, J.A. Happ and CC Sabathia.

Severino (0-1) took the loss in Monday's defeat to the Red Sox. He went three innings and gave up six runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two.

EDGE Analysis

After a great four inning-outing against the A's on Tuesday, Severino struggled mightily against the Red Sox. While Lance Lynn did allow all three baserunners that Severino was responsible for to score, he didn't have his best stuff in Game 3. He'll hope that the Yankees can stave off elimination against the Red Sox so that he'll have a chance for redemption.

Severino will pitch Game 3 of the ALDS against the Red Sox on Monday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Severino will take the mound on normal rest after starting the AL Wild Card Game on Wednesday. During that outing versus Oakland, he tossed a scoreless four innings while allowing two hits, four walks and striking out seven.

Severino will start Wednesday's wild-card game against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

The Yankees' ace had his rough patches this season but still finished the season with a 3.39 ERA, backed up by excellent strikeout (28.2 percent) and walk (5.9 percent) rates. He finished the season strong, allowing just four runs in 17.2 innings over his final three starts. He'll look to shake the memory of his performance in last season's AL Wild Card Game against the Twins, when he allowed three runs while getting just a single out.

Severino won't be available out of the bullpen against the Yankees on Sunday, Brendan Kuty of NJ.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Severino was a potential option out of the bullpen after being bumped from starting Sunday, but the Yankees will instead opt to keep him out of game action. The 24-year-old could be chosen to start the wild-car game against Oakland on Wednesday, but the Yankees have yet to officially name a starter.