When the Yankees placed Michael Pineda on the disabled list at the end of July, there were still a few days left before the trade deadline and it seemed like the Yankees might trade for a starting pitcher. Instead, Brian Cashman opted to hold onto the young prospects that other teams were coveting, and promoted Luis Severino to take Pineda's spot. The Yankees' offense was boom or bust in August, making some games less fun to watch than others, but Severino continued to pitch well, even when the offense didn't pick him up.
How does Luis Severino's first month compare to past Yankee rookies?
