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 Jun 12, 2021 5:43 PM ET

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.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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