Lately, every step along the rehab program trail has left a smile on Luis Severino’s face, and Thursday wasn’t different.
“Today went well, hopefully Sunday goes well,’’ Severino said following a 30-pitch afternoon bullpen session ahead of the Yankees and Indians opening a four-game series in The Bronx.
Severino showed increased intensity with his pitches and said he threw all his pitches. With Aaron Boone watching, the former staff ace was pleased.
“I am glad and happy the velocity is there,’’ said Severino, who hasn’t pitched in a game at any level this season with an inflamed right rotator cuff that developed in spring training and a right lat problem that surfaced later.