Yankees Severino to be out due to injury

New York Yankees ace Luis Severino will not make his 2019 debut until after the All-Star break, general manager Brian Cashman said Sunday. The 25-year-old right-hander is on the 60-day injured list with a lat strain that occurred during spring training.

A two-time All-Star, Severino was 19-8 with a 3.39 ERA and 220 strikeouts in 32 starts last season. Cashman gave updates on Severino and other injured Yankees during an appearance on SiriusXM radio.

Three outfielders are closest to rejoining the team, according to Cashman. Clint Frazier (ankle) will likely be activated Monday or Tuesday, with Aaron Hicks (back) due to return next weekend. Giancarlo Stanton (biceps) will return to batting practice this week. Left-hander James Paxton, added to the 10-day IL on Saturday with left knee inflammation, will be out for about three weeks, Cashman said.