Yankees: Luis Severino shut down for two weeks with rotator cuff inflammation

Luis Severino was scheduled to make his preseason debut on Monday but just minutes before taking the mound he was scratched from his start due to shoulder discomfort. The Yankees later announced that an MRI revealed rotator cuff inflammation and that Severino will be shut down for the next two weeks.

This is obviously bad news for the Yankees and Severino but the news could have been a lot worse. According to manager Aaron Boone, Severino said he felt something in the back of his shoulder after he threw a slider during warmups. Boone added that it’s highly unlikely Sevy will be ready to pitch on Opening Day but the team is hopeful that he can resume his throwing program after the two-week…