Yankees’ Tommy Kahnle reveals why Luis Severino struggled in 2023 season.
“[Severino] was battling injuries that nobody really knew about.”
That would surely explain why Luis Severino couldn’t maintain consistency. Playing through an injury can cause problems for professional athletes. But considering the Yankees pitcher has had the entire offseason to rest, there’s a strong chance Severino starts the 2024 season injury free.
Severino finished 2023 with a 6.65 ERA, 79 strikeouts, and a 1.646 WHIP. He recorded a 4-8 win-loss record, the worst of his career since 2016. If he can return to form, the Yankees would greatly benefit. The last time Severino was playing well was in 2022 when he finished with 3.18 ERA, 112 strikeouts, and a 1.000 WHIP. New York would love to have that production on the mound again.
With that said, keep an eye on the Yankees’ pitching rotation. The franchise hopes to get back to title contention and after signing Juan Soto in the offseason, they very well could be. But all eyes will be on the pitching, as New York needs to improve in that area across the board.
