After not appearing in the big leagues since mid-July, a surprising move to the 60-day injured list, and a handful of rehab starts, Luis Severino’s return finally seems to be right around the corner. Up until his lengthy stint on the IL, Severino pitched 86 innings with a 3.45 ERA, striking out 27.2 percent of hitters and walking 7.2 percent. Perhaps most importantly, he largely resembled the pitcher that was so effective for the Yankees during his breakout 2017-2018 campaigns.
The righty made three rehab appearances in the minors and has looked solid, and his return could be a huge addition for the Yankees as they head toward the end of the season.