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- Updated: May 30, 2016
TORONTO — Luis Severino’s absence from the Yankees’ rotation could be lengthier than expected.
On Monday, after finishing his rehab assignment, the touted right-hander was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, where he will attempt to shrug off an underwhelming opening to his 2016 campaign.
“He’s healthy, and we want to get him starting every fifth day and try to get him back on track,” Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. “It’s been a struggle for him this year.”
Severino, 22, was essentially guaranteed a rotation spot going into Spring Training. But after pitching well in exhibition play, Severino went 0-6 with a 7.46 ERA in seven starts prior to going on the 15-day DL with a strained right triceps.
“Early on, I thought he …
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