Luis Severino exited his rehab start with a leg injury. Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees' Luis Severino helped off field with injury during rehab start

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 6/12/21

New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino was helped off the field Saturday during a minor league rehab start after suffering an apparent right leg injury, according to Conor Foley of the Times-Tribune in Scranton:

Luis Severino is being helped off the field in Brooklyn. Can barely put weight on his right leg.
— Conor Foley (@RailRidersTT) June 12, 2021

The 27-year-old is currently recovering from Tommy John surgery, which he had in February 2020.

Here’s the video of Luis Severino’s injury. Hoping it’s not as bad as it looks. pic.twitter.com/ZafSqw56Ee
— Joe LoGrippo (@Joe_LoGrippo) June 12, 2021

It's unclear how severe Severino's latest injury is, but he'll likely face a setback in his recovery. The two-time All-Star hasn't pitched since 2019.

Severino's injury is unfortunate for a Yankees' rotation that could use some help. Corey Kluber is on the injured list with a strained rotator cuff, and New York's other starters have struggled in an overall disappointing season for the Bronx Bombers thus far.

New York is third in the AL East with a 33-30 record behind the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox.

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