Yankees provide somewhat optimistic Luis Severino injury update

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 15: Luis Severino #40 of the New York Yankees tries to pick off Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros (not pictured) during the second inning in game three of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 15, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Isn’t it crazy that anything that isn’t a season-ending injury is good news for New York Yankees fans? Yup, that’s life right now.

And the team comes bearing an optimistic update on pitcher Luis Severino, who left his rehab start against the Brooklyn Cyclones on Saturday after suffering a very concerning lower-half injury.

It turned out to be a groin issue, but it felt like the end of…