Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Luis Severino

How Luis Severino built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Luis Severino, nicknamed "Sevy", is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for both the New York Yankees and the New York Mets. Severino is known for his pitching abilities at the major league level.

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December 26, 2011: Signs with Yankees

On December 26, 2011, Luis Severino signed with the New York Yankees as an international free agent for a $225,000 signing bonus. He was initially going to sign with the Colorado Rockies, but the Yankees matched their offer and convinced Severino to play for them.

2011: Signed with the Yankees

In 2011, Severino signed with the New York Yankees as an international free agent.

2013: Promoted to Charleston RiverDogs

In 2013, Luis Severino started the season with the Dominican Summer League (DSL) Yankees and was later promoted to the Charleston RiverDogs of the Single-A South Atlantic League.

2014: Rising Through the Ranks

In 2014, Severino began the season with Charleston, was promoted to the Tampa Yankees, and then to the Trenton Thunder, showcasing his talent at multiple levels and even participating in the All-Star Futures Game in July.

2015: Promotion to Triple-A and Trade Discussions

In 2015, Luis Severino began with Trenton, got promoted to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, and pitched well, making him unavailable for trades at the July 31st deadline due to the Yankees' postseason aspirations.

2015: MLB Debut

In 2015, Luis Severino made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.

2015: Major League Debut Announcement

In 2015, with Michael Pineda's late-July injury and the Yankees not acquiring a starting pitcher, Luis Severino's next start was announced to be in the major leagues against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium.

May 30, 2016: Activated from Disabled List

On May 30, 2016, Luis Severino was activated from the disabled list and optioned to the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.

April 13, 2017: Career-High Strikeouts

On April 13, 2017, Luis Severino struck out a career-high 11 batters in seven innings as the Yankees won 3–2 over the Tampa Bay Rays.

August 17, 2017: First Major League Hit

On August 17, 2017, Luis Severino collected his first major league hit off of Steven Matz against the New York Mets.

2017: All-Star and Cy Young Award Finalist

In 2017, Luis Severino became an All-Star and finished third in the American League Cy Young Award vote.

2017: Postseason and Cy Young Nomination

In 2017, Luis Severino started the American League Wild Card Game, had a mixed postseason performance, and was named a finalist for the American League Cy Young Award, ultimately finishing third.

March 17, 2018: Opening Day Starter

On March 17, 2018, Luis Severino was named the Yankees' Opening Day starter.

2018: Wild Card Game Start

In 2018, Luis Severino started the American League Wild Card Game.

2018: Second All-Star Selection

In 2018, Luis Severino was named an All-Star for the second time.

2018: All-Star Selection and Record

Luis Severino, with a 14–2 record and a 2.12 ERA, was named to the 2018 MLB All-Star Game, his second consecutive selection.

February 15, 2019: Contract Extension with Yankees

On February 15, 2019, Luis Severino signed a four-year, $40 million contract extension with the Yankees, including a club option for a fifth season.

February 22, 2021: Severino placed on 60-day injured list

On February 22, 2021, Luis Severino was placed on the 60-day injured list as he continued his recovery from Tommy John surgery.

September 9, 2023: Season Over Due to Oblique Strain

On September 9, 2023, it was announced that Luis Severino's season was over after he suffered a high-grade oblique strain in the Yankees' loss against the Milwaukee Brewers the previous day.