On Sunday, the New York Yankees will finish off their series with the Toronto Blue Jays in Canada.
They most recently lost by a score of 4-1 (and are looking to avoid a sweep).
Former New York Yankees All-Star Gets Bad News
GettyLuis Severino #40 of the Athletics looks on against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 21, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
Also on Sunday, a former Yankees All-Star got bad news.
The Athletics have announced that Luis Severino will likely miss the remainder of the 2026 season.
He has been out since May 29.
Martín Gallegos of MLB.com wrote: “Mark Kotsay said he doesn’t expect Luis Severino back on the mound this season for the A’s. Just not enough time left in the season based on where he’s at in his throwing program.”
Social Media Reacts
GettyLuis Severino #40 of the Athletics is taken out of the game by manager Mark Kotsay with an injury in the second inning of their game against the New York Yankees at Sutter Health Park on May 29, 2026 in Sacramento, California.
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
@Enjenovix: “Come on man he barely pitched for like two months this is so disappointing….”
@nebspa: “Just imagine the game of baseball if these guys were paid per game started 😭”
@killershot20: “😩😩😩”
GettyAaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees and Luis Severino #40 of the Athletics talk during batting practice at Yankee Stadium on April 07, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
@NorCalPatrick: “CUT HIM”
@TrippSpence: “The legend of David Forst lives on!”
@athleticsfan_4: “Scammed”
Looking At Severino
GettyLuis Severino #40 of the New York Yankees and the American League speaks with the media during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day ahead of the 88th MLB All-Star Game at Marlins Park on July 10, 2017 in Miami, Florida.
Severino had spent the first eight years of his MLB career pitching for the Yankees.
In that span, he was named to two MLB All-Star Games (and appeared in 11 MLB playoff games).
The 32-year-old went 14-6 with a 2.98 ERA in 31 starts during the 2017 season.
GettyAaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees and the American League and Luis Severino #40 of the New York Yankees and the American League look on during the 89th MLB All-Star Game, presented by Mastercard at Nationals Park on July 17, 2018 in Washington, DC.
After his stint with the Yankees, Severino pitched one season for the New York Mets.
He has been on the Athletics since the 2025 season.
Former New York Yankees All-Star Gets Bad News With Current MLB Team