The four-year $40 million contract extension signed by Luis Severino is a win for the Yankees and their soon to be 25-year-old ace. According to ESPN, the contract could max out to $52.25 million over five years, as it includes a fifth-year club option.
Also, the agreement is front-loaded to protect Sevvy against a potential work stoppage.
Locking up Severino is a win for the Yankees because they’ve extended their ace at a reasonable price. Having a talented starting pitcher on the roster that can dominate deep into ballgames is rare in modern baseball.