After experiencing forearm tightness stemming from the end of the 2019 season, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman confirmed Severino will undergo Tommy John Surgery. Severino is slated to miss the entire 2020 season and will instead have to prepare for the 2021 campaign.
Sweeny Murti of WFAN added a dye contrast MRI revealed a partial tear in Severino’s UCL. The Yankees are currently looking in house to replace Severino’s rotation spot.
Severino has $31.25 Million left in his contract, including a $15 Million club option for the 2023 season. His injury is the latest to hit the Yankees pitching staff; James Paxton is currently recovering from back surgery that will keep him out of the Yankees rotation until May at the earliest.