Last spring on February 14th Severino signed a well-deserved extension with the Yankees for four years and $40M. Unfortunately, less than three weeks later he was scratched from making his first exhibition start due to rotator cuff inflammation in his right shoulder. Then on April 9th, he was diagnosed with a lat strain he suffered while rehabbing.
The injuries ended up keeping Sevy out of action until September 17th when he finally made his season debut. He went on to make two more starts in the regular season and than another two in October. Overall he only pitched a total of 20.