The AL-East leading New York Yankees will not have one of their top arms on the mound for Thursday’s contest against division rival Tampa Bay Rays.
Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees made the following roster moves:
• Placed RHP Luis Severino on the COVID-19 injured list.
• Signed RHP Ryan Weber (#85) to a Major League contract and selected him to the 26-man roster from Triple-A SWB.— New York Yankees (@Yankees) June 16, 2022
According to the Yankees’ official Twitter, starting pitcher Luis Severino has been scratched from his scheduled start and subsequently placed on the COVID-19 injured list.