New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder, groin) is slated for a bullpen session on Monday, according to Pete Caldera of the USA Today Network. Severino began throwing last week and should be facing live hitters in the coming days if the bullpen goes well. He last pitched in 2019 before undergoing Tommy John Surgery, missing almost two years. If he can return to the mound this season, it would likely be in a relief role, with little time to build up his workload. Fantasy managers can leave him on the waiver wire amid his return, but if he starts to pitch in high leverage situations, he can be a good reliever option.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder, groin) will have an MRI on Monday for his shoulder. Severino was slated to make what was likely his final rehab start with Triple-A Scranton but was scratched after he told the club "he didn't feel right" during warmups. Manager Aaron Boone said that the right-hander is dealing with shoulder tightness, though he wasn't willing to speculate on if the issue is a setback or not. Severino has already dealt with one setback, suffering a Grade 2 groin strain during a rehab outing. Severino isn't a priority stash at this point, given the uncertainty with his health and the fact that he's thrown just 20 1/3 innings since the 2018 season.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder, groin) was scratched from his scheduled rehab start Friday. Severino was warming up before what was likely his final rehab outing for Triple-A Scranton, though he "didn't feel right" and ultimately didn't pitch. Severino will return to New York to be evaluated, which will delay his return to the majors slightly. RailRiders manager Doug Davis said he didn't think the setback was anything too serious- though it's understandably a bit concerning, considering this isn't the first roadblock he's had during his rehab. There should be another update soon from the Yankees regarding Severino's status.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder, groin) will make another rehab start Friday. Severino pitched four perfect innings in his first rehab outing for Double-A Somerset, striking out five batters on 48 pitches. The Yankees will determine if the hard-throwing righty is ready to return to the rotation following Friday's rehab appearance. Severino is a worthy addition to fantasy teams for the stretch run, as he posted strikeout rates above 28 percent in each of his last two full seasons, tossing at least 190 innings in each. The Yankees are likely to go with at least a six-man rotation to be mindful of Severino's innings, though he can still be a steady contributor in the strikeout, ERA, and WHIP departments.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (groin) went 2 1/3 innings during a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Tuesday. Severino topped out at 96 mph and collected four strikeouts while allowing two earned runs, two hits, and one walk. The 27-year-old will surely make another start or two to build his pitch count before returning to the Bronx. The two-time All-Star's return will be a big boost for the Yankees and fantasy managers, as Severino has posted two top-10 Cy Young finishes in his young career with a 3.46 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 10 K/9. The Yankees will likely ease Severino back in, so don't expect lengthy starts when he gets re-inserted into the rotation.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (groin) is being sent out on a rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset on Tuesday. The plan is for Severino to throw between 40 and 50 pitches in his first rehab outing. Severino is recovering from a Grade 2 right groin strain, which he suffered while working his way back from Tommy John surgery. The hope is that Severino will be able to join the Yankees' rotation by late August, assuming no further setbacks.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (groin) has been cleared for a rehab start on Tuesday. He suffered a groin injury while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. The good news is, Severino has thrown to live batters and is ready for a rehab assignment. It sounds like Severino has a chance to return to the MLB roster by the end of August. His return would be a significant boost for the Yankees rotation. He's worth stashing in fantasy leagues, assuming he hasn't been snagged on the waiver wire.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — New York Yankees star outfielder Aaron Judge and backup catcher Kyle Higashioka have been reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list. Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced the moves before Tuesday night's game at Tampa Bay. Judge started in right field and batted second against the Rays. “It's huge, obviously,” Boone said of Judge's return. “Really excited to have him back. Has been feeling really strong the last few days." Both went on the IL on July 16. The Yankees started Tuesday 9½ games behind AL East-leading Boston and eight back of the second-place Rays. Judge and Higashioka took batting practice on Monday's off day at Steinbrenner Field, the Yankees' spring training complex, in Tampa, Florida. First baseman Luke Voit, on the IL with left knee inflammation, took batting practice and defensive drills. He is expected back in the next couple days. “I would say he's very close,” Boone said. “We'll have a decision here in the next day or two.” Outfielder Clint... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Jasson Dominguez, signed by the New York Yankees in July 2019 for $5.1 million, went 0 for 2 with a walk Monday in his professional debut, for the Florida Complex League Yankees against the FCL East Tigers. The 18-year-old hit leadoff and played center field for the rookie level team, going 0 for 2 with a strikeout and foul popup to third against 21-year-old Australian left-hander Jack O’Loughlin and walking against 20-year-old Dominican right-hander Wilmer Fenelon. Dominguez's signing bonus matched that of Oakland shortstop Robert Puason for the highest in the 2019-20 international amateur free agent class. Yankees manager Aaron Boone met Dominguez and saw him take batting practice two years ago when he went with bench coach Carlos Mendoza to visit Gary Sánchez, Luis Severino and Miguel Andújar in the Dominican Republic. “I’ve actually got to watch quite a bit of video of him in extended spring training, whether it be live at-bats off our pitchers or watching... [More]

A look at what's happening around the majors Sunday: ___ CONCERN IN QUEENS Jacob deGrom plans to make his next scheduled start for the Mets despite having to leave his most recent outing because of an elbow ailment. DeGrom played catch and threw a bullpen session Saturday afternoon, a day after he exited after six scoreless innings against San Diego because of right flexor tendinitis. Manager Luis Rojas said his ace should be ready to face the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. A precautionary MRI showed no problem, Rojas said. DeGrom was pulled after 80 pitches of one-hit ball against the Padres. He was not concerned the diagnosis will disrupt his dominant season. His 0.56 ERA is the lowest ever by a pitcher through 10 starts. SEVY’S SETBACK Yankees right-hander Luis Severino is slated for an MRI a day after being removed from a minor league rehab start with a right groin injury. Severino was making his second rehab appearance following Tommy John surgery in February of 2020, pitching for High-A... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees right-hander Luis Severino was removed from a minor league rehab start Saturday a right groin injury and will get an MRI. Severino was making his second rehab start following Tommy John surgery in February of 2020, pitching for High-A Hudson Valley against Brooklyn. The 27-year-old began to hobble quickly after throwing a pitch in the second inning. He limped behind the mound, struggling to put weight on his right leg. Coaches and a trainer had to help him off the field. Severino looked sharp in his first rehab appearance, reaching 98 mph with his fastball. He pitched 1 2/3 innings Saturday, allowing a run, a hit and a walk while striking out three. New York had hoped Severino could return this season to solidify a rotation led by Gerrit Cole. A two-time All-Star, Severino won 19 games in 2018 and signed a $40 million, four-year deal prior to 2019, but he's thrown just 12 big league innings since due to shoulder and elbow injuries. ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees right-hander Luis Severino was removed from a minor league rehab start Saturday with what appeared to be a painful injury to his right leg. Severino was making his second rehab start following Tommy John surgery in February of 2020, pitching for High A Hudson Valley against Brooklyn. The 27-year-old began to hobble quickly after throwing a pitch in the second inning. He limped behind the mound, struggling to put weight on his right leg. Coaches and a trainer had to help him off the field. The Yankees did not provide an immediate update. Severino looked sharp in his first rehab appearance, reaching 98 mph with his fastball. He pitched 1 2/3 innings Saturday, allowing a run, a hit and a walk while striking out three. New York had hoped Severino could return this season to solidify a rotation led by Gerrit Cole. A two-time All-Star, Severino won 19 games in 2018 and signed a $40 million, four-year deal prior to 2019, but he's thrown just 12 big league innings since due to shoulder and elbow injuries. ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees' players and staff are restless. So are fans. A 5-10 start, the franchise's worst in 24 years, has shaken a team that expects to contend for a World Series title. “Right now we would be a team that an opponent would want to play because obviously we’re not firing on all cylinders,” general manager Brian Cashman said Monday. “So if you have a chance to catch us right now, you’re catching us at the right time, through obviously yesterday’s games, and we look forward to that changing.” Batting, pitching and fielding have faltered. New York’s .210 batting average is next-to-last in the American League, and a team with a dearth of left-handed hitters is batting just .202 against right-handed pitchers. The Yankees’ 55 runs entering Monday tied Detroit for the AL low. Ace Gerrit Cole is 2-1 with a 1.82 ERA and the rest of New York’s starters are 1-6 with a 6.39 ERA. Twelve errors have led to 10 unearned runs. Only the bullpen, which has a 2.43 ERA that is third... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees' players and staff are restlessness. So are fans. A 5-10 start, the franchise's worst in 24 years, has shaken a team that expects to contend for a World Series title. “Right now we would be a team that an opponent would want to play because obviously we’re not firing on all cylinders,” general manager Brian Cashman said Monday. “So if you have a chance to catch us right now, you’re catching us at the right time, through obviously yesterday’s games, and we look forward to that changing.” Batting, pitching and fielding have faltered. New York’s .210 batting average is next-to-last in the American League, and a team with a dearth of left-handed hitters is batting just .202 against right-handed pitchers. The Yankees’ 55 runs entering Monday tied Detroit for the AL low. Ace Gerrit Cole is 2-1 with a 1.82 ERA and the rest of New York’s starters are 1-6 with a 6.39 ERA. Twelve errors have led to 10 unearned runs. Only the bullpen, which has a 2.43 ERA that... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — The 2021 salaries for the 117 major league baseball players on opening day rosters and injured lists earning $10 million or more. Figures were obtained by The Associated Press from management and player sources and include salaries and pro-rated shares of signing bonuses and other guaranteed income. For some players, parts of salaries deferred without interest are discounted to reflect present-day values. Player, ClubSalary1, Trevor Bauer, LAD$38,000,0002, Mike Trout, LAA37,116,6673, Gerrit Cole, NYY36,000,0004, Nolan Arenado, StL35,000,0005, Max Scherzer, Was34,503,4806, Manny Machado, SD34,000,0007, Justin Verlander, Hou33,000,0008, Zack Greinke, Hou32,921,8509, Stephen Strasburg, Was32,045,25610, David Price, LAD32,000,00011, Clayton Kershaw, LAD31,000,00112, Miguel Cabrera, Det30,000,000(tie) Albert Pujols, LAA30,000,00014, Jose Altuve, Hou29,000,000(tie) Giancarlo Stanton, NYY29,000,00016, Jacob DeGrom, NYM28,131,95517, Anthony Rendon, LAA28,071,42918, Bryce Harper,... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Gerrit Cole’s dad will watch him pitch at Yankee Stadium in pinstripes for the first time, one of about 10,850 fans allowed in to watch New York’s opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. “I had trouble sleeping last night, so I probably anticipate going to be the same thing tonight,” Cole said Wednesday. “There’s just a lot of different emotions. Everybody is tired of spring training, ready for opening day. Most people’s families are in town, which is special. There’s a lot of hope. There’s a lot of excitement. There’s a lot of projections. There’s a lot of baseball out in front of you. And you’ve prepared up to this point and there’s nothing else. You just want the gates to open and you want it to start.” Cole’s first season with Yankees was played entirely without fans because of the pandemic. “It was a bit surreal at first, and then it became kind of standard operating procedure. There were more important things that we needed to focus on,” Cole said. “Every time I see... [More]

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Corey Kluber will follow ace Gerrit Cole in the New York Yankees' rotation, and Jameson Taillon will be skipped the first time through as the team builds him up slowly in his return following Tommy John surgery. Cole will start Thursday's opener against Toronto at Yankee Stadium and Kluber, returning from two injury-filled seasons, will start Saturday against the Blue Jays. “When he's at his best, he's kind of masterful and precise,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “We've seen all that flash this spring.” A 34-year-old righty, Kluber signed an $11 million, one-year contract with the Yankees, his third team in three years. He knows cold and wet weather is possible when he faces the Blue Jays. “Obviously playing in Cleveland for a while, I'm used to colder weather at the beginning of the year,” he said. “Once the game rolls around and you're out there and you're playing, it's probably the last thing on your mind.” The two-time Cy Young Award winner has thrown one inning... [More]

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The New York Yankees' starting rotation fell into place when Deivi García was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday following a poor spring training. New York's decision left Domingo Germán as the fifth starter behind Gerrit Cole, Corey Kluber, Jameson Taillon and Jordan Montgomery. Germán missed last season while serving a suspension under Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy. Luis Severino is expected back in June or July following his rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery. The 21-year-old Garcia was 0-2 with a 3.86 ERA over 14 innings in five spring training outings. He allowed four runs, seven hits and two walks in three innings against Toronto on Wednesday. “Obviously we continue to be really excited about Deivi and continue to be really excited about the strides that he’s continued to make in his craft,” manager Aaron Boone said. “I would say from going back to last spring, to summer camp, to how he finished the year, to where he is now,... [More]

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The New York Yankees' starting rotation fell into place when Deivi García was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday following a poor spring training. New York's decision left Domingo Germán as the fifth starter behind Gerrit Cole, Corey Kluber, Jameson Taillon and Jordan Montgomery. Germán missed last season while serving a suspension under Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy. Luis Severino is expected back in June or July following his rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery. The 21-year-old Garcia was 0-2 with a 3.86 ERA over 14 innings in five spring training outings. He allowed four runs, seven hits and two walks in three innings against Toronto on Wednesday. “Obviously we continue to be really excited about Deivi and continue to be really excited about the strides that he’s continued to make in his craft,” manager Aaron Boone said. “I would say from going back to last spring, to summer camp, to how he finished the year, to where he is now,... [More]

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The New York ankees' starting rotation appeared to fall into place when Deivi García was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday following a poor spring training. New York's decision left Domingo Germán as the likely fifth starter behind Gerrit Cole, Corey Kluber, Jameson Taillon and Jordan Montgomery. Germán missed last season while serving a suspension under Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy. Luis Severino is expected back in June or July following his rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery. The 21-year-old Garcia was 0-2 with a 3.86 ERA over 14 innings in five spring training outings. He allowed four runs, seven hits and two walks in three innings against Toronto on Wednesday. “Probably not just as much as life with all his pitches in the zone. Hung some breaking balls that got put in play hard,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday night. "Not that crisp finish that we've seen, where that bite on the breaking ball or locating it properly."... [More]