Got a couple notes to pass along before we get to the game action:
- Ben Badler (subs. req’d) has a firsthand scouting report from RHP Luis Severino‘s most recent start. Severino’s fastball was “parking at 94-96 mph the entire game and topping out at 97,” plus he was “flashing a pair of secondary pitches in his slider and changeup that were swing-and-miss offerings at times but were still inconsistent.” Sounds about right.
- The Yankees have released 3B Christopher Tamarez, according to Matt Eddy. They signed him for $650,000 as one of their top international signings in 2011, but Tamarez hit only .