Attending the game allowed me to see firsthand how various players have progressed from last year and how things look for the Yankees for the 2019 MLB season.
Unfortunately, Luis Severino was prevented from starting against the up-and-coming Atlanta Braves following discomfort in his right shoulder. An MRI showed “rotator cuff inflammation.”
He will receive treatment with “anti-inflammatories” for two weeks. At that point, he will resume a throwing regimen. However, the injury could persist beyond Opening Day — there are no guarantees.
Instead, Stephen Tarpley was tasked to start at the last minute. The beginning of the game was delayed so that Tarpley could receive additional time to warmup for the emergency start.