The New York Yankees‘ bullpen has felt barren for weeks, especially in the wake of Jonathan Loaisiga’s shoulder injury.
But now, as the Yanks prepare for a Wild Card Game they might not get a chance to participate in, there’s hope.
In just a few days’ time, the Yankees have gone from lacking depth entirely and having next-to-no recourse in the middle innings to potentially having three multi-inning weapons in the heart of the ‘pen.
Luis Severino returned after nearly two years on the shelf Monday night, and as the Bombers’ 4-0 lead disappeared, so did his chance of re-debuting in a blowout.