The Yankees won Tuesday afternoon’s game, but that outcome proved inconsequential — even by spring training standards. The story of the day broke before first pitch, when the team scratched Luis Severino from his scheduled start. Shoulder stiffness led to an MRI which resulted in a rotator cuff tendinitis diagnosis. While Severino underwent testing, the Bombers routed the Braves by a score of 5-1.
You can find a full box score of the game here, but for now, here are three take-aways:
1. According to Lindsey Adler, Aaron JudgeJ recently noted that he enjoys having a spring training to focus on the year ahead, and not rehab an injury.