Tanaka? Paxton? Happ? Keuchel?! Handicapping the Yankees' Opening Day starter

TAMPA, Fla. -- All winter, it was practically a foregone conclusion who'd be starting Opening Day for the New York Yankees.

Then, about 15 minutes prior to Tuesday's spring training game against the Braves, it became dramatically less certain.

Although an MRI of Luis Severino's right shoulder came back that afternoon mostly positive, only revealing rotator cuff inflammation, the Yankees were still forced to sideline the right-hander. He won't be making his long-expected start at Yankee Stadium on March 28 after all.

Who will be pitching in his place that day instead? While a front-runner appears to be emerging, there are others perhaps worthy of consideration. Here's a rundown of potential…