Severino (1-0) got the win Thursday, allowing two runs over seven innings with 11 strikeouts against the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Severino was in total control all game and actually got better the third time through the Tampa lineup, as he sent down five of his final six outs via the punchout. The 23-year-old now has a sparkling 17:2 K:BB through 12 innings and has shown some of the potential that made the Yankees call him up back in 2015 as a 21 year old. Inconsistency has plagued the righty though in his brief career, so he'll try to keep it going without taking a step back next time out Tuesday against the White Sox.

Severino took a no decision Friday, as he tossed five innings while allowing four runs and striking out six in a loss to the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Severino was done in by a three-run homer with two outs in the fifth, but even still he left the game in line for the win with the Yankees leading 5-4. With the bullpen unable to maintain the lead, the 23-year-old righty remains without a win as a starter since September of 2015 (0-8 in 12 starts in that span). He'll look to end that skid when he takes the mound next time out Wednesday against the Rays.

Severino has made the Yankees' rotation as the fourth starter, Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 23-year-old looks to rebound after absorbing a 5.83 ERA in 71 innings last year (22 appearances, 11 starts) that involved a demotion to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and a bullpen stint, where he might've figured things out (0.39 ERA, 9.6 K/9, 3.9 BB/9 in 23.1 frames). Severino's 3.95 ERA this spring was just shaky enough to have the decision come down to the wire, but the right-hander showed good command (16 strikeouts, five walks), which worked in his favor. His dazzling 2015 debut (2.89 ERA, 8.1 K/9, 3.2 BB/9 in 11 starts) keeps open the possibility of a true breakout over a full season. Upside chasers in fantasy leagues can give him another try but should handle using him cautiously out of the gate if possible.

The Yankees were hoping Severino would emerge this spring as a clear choice for the big league rotation, but so far he has failed to do so, Newsday's Anthony Rieber reports.

EDGE Analysis

Prospect Jordan Montgomery (3.48 ERA this spring) was recently added to the competition for the final two spots in the rotation, along with Severino, Chad Green, Bryan Mitchell, Luis Cessa and Adam Warren. Green (1.50 ERA) has been the most impressive this spring, and figures to be the favorite to open the year as the No. 4 starter. Severino is seen as the most talented of the bunch, but his 5.06 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in 10.2 innings have him looking like a pitcher who isn't ready to turn over a big league lineup. He still has two minor league options, so the most likely scenario seems to be an assignment to Triple-A to start the season.

Severino said he has lost at least 10 pounds from his 2016 playing weight, and he has worked on mastering his changeup, Brendan Kuty of NJ.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The organization reportedly told him to cut weight this offseason after he showed up last season looking a bit bulkier than desired. Pitching coach Larry Rothschild said "you can see" that Severino's cutter has improved, and the right-hander also needs to keep his slider shape up to par and command his fastball effectively. Severino, who turns 23 on Feb. 20, is one of at least five Yankees competing this spring for the fourth and fifth rotation spots. If he can build on the improvements he made as a reliever last year, he can erase the memories of his 5.83 season ERA. He has the elite pedigree to break through after some tweaks, making him an ideal, cheap "last year's trash" buy in fantasy drafts.

Severino will remain a starting pitcher after being demoted to the bullpen late last season, Brendan Kuty of NJ.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Severino struggled as a starter in a rocky rookie campaign, going 1-8 with an 7.98 ERA over 11 starts. After being demoted to the bullpen, however, the right-hander posted a dominant 1.13 ERA in 16 innings. Nonetheless, GM Brian Cashman reasserted his faith in the youngster by saying that even if Severino does not make the rotation out of spring training, he will return to the minors as a starter.

Severino didn't factor into the decision against the Orioles on Saturday, giving up three earned runs on five hits and two walks over 3.2 innings. He struck out three.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander was touched up by Manny Machado for a solo shot in the third, which was preceded by a Michael Bourn two-RBI single in the second. Severino's up-and-down sophomore campaign saw him regress in virtually every category and he wraps up 2016 with an unsightly 3-8 record and 5.83 ERA.

Severino will start Saturday against the Orioles, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Masahiro Tanaka (forearm) shut down, Severino will be afforded one final starting opportunity before the end of the 2016 campaign. Severino was on a 50-pitch limit in his last start Monday but he only threw 34 pitches before being ejected from the game. He figures to be on a limited pitch count again Saturday.

Severino was ejected in the second inning, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Severino completed just one innings and allowed a run on a hit and two walks. He hit a batter to open the second inning and was ejected by home plate umpire Todd Tichenor. Severino was already at 34 pitches and was on a 50-pitch limit. His season is likely over, but we'll have to wait and see if further discipline comes from the Commissioner's office. If he gets suspended, it put Severino's chance of grabbing a roster spot next spring in jeopardy.

Severino will be limited to 50 pitches Monday night, Wallace Matthews of ESPN New York reports.

EDGE Analysis

Severino hasn't started a game since August 14 and hasn't thrown more than 2.1 innings in his two appearance since returning from Triple-A this month. Expect him to throw three innings at most Monday night.