This is now two years in a row where Severino has been shut down before he even makes his first start of Spring Training. Not only is he dealing with forearm soreness but the Yankees say he also has a loose body in his elbow. Last season right rotator cuff inflammation and a strained lat led to him making only three starts (all in September) so there are multiple reasons for concern.
Following the news on Thursday, the Yankees will have to start preparing for the regular season as if Severino is going to start the year on the IL.