A few days ago, the New York Yankees were blindsided with a major starting pitching issue when Domingo German was placed on the restricted list due to alcohol abuse. The team’s hopes rested on Luis Severino to turn his season around, but his ERA has continued to inflate, currently standing at an alarming 7.74.
Moreover, his strikeouts have dipped to 7.88 per nine innings, while his walk rate and home runs per nine innings have seen a significant increase.
A Closer Look at Severino’s Decline With the Yankees
The issues run deeper for Severino, with several key metrics witnessing a downfall.