NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The odds-on favorites in the American League this season suddenly have a big problem.
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told reporters on Tuesday that tests on starter Luis Severino revealed a partially torn ulnar-collateral ligament in his pitching elbow and that he will miss the entire season. In addition, Tommy John reconstruction surgery has been recommended.
“Sevy acknowledged and agreed the surgery is necessary,” Cashman said. “The plan is to have it as soon as possible, and he’s obviously contemplating the doctors and who to do it with, so he’s still working through the process.