Luis Severino’s hopes of finishing a miserable season on a positive note likely ended Friday night, as the right-hander left his start against the Brewers, which ended in an 8-2 Yankees loss, with a left side injury after allowing a leadoff single to Brice Turang to leadoff the top of the fifth.
As the play unfolded, a clearly pained Severino dropped his glove and was quickly checked by the training staff and removed from the game, replaced by Jhony Brito.
The Yankees said Severino will undergo further testing on Saturday.
After the game, an emotional Severino said he felt “like somebody shot me.”
“I’ve been getting better and my whole body was feeling great,” Severino said. “I was not expecting this.”
Severino had allowed a two-run homer to Willy Adames in the third as he looked to bounce back from another rough outing in his previous start in Houston.
New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (40) grimaces with pain. Robert Sabo for NY Post
Severino exited the start early. Robert Sabo for NY Post
Severino left with a left side injury. Robert Sabo for NY Post
New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino pitches in the first inning when the New York Yankees played the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, at Yankee Stadium. Robert Sabo for NY PostThe 29-year-old is set to be a free agent following the season and left the game with a 6.65 ERA.
He has dealt with injuries in each season since 2019 and the health issues have derailed a promising career.
It was already unclear what market existed for Severino this offseason, and that picture may have gotten murkier with Friday’s injury.
