Luis Severino Contract: Breaking down Yankees struggling pitcher's salary details in 2023

Luis Severino has struggled this season. After starting the year on the IL while dealing with a lat strain, he has not been effective for the New York Yankees. Going into Friday, he has a 2-5 record with a whopping 7.49 ERA.

This is not how Severino needed to perform this season, after signing a four-year, $40 million contract with the Yankees in 2019. He will be a free agent after the season is over.

Severino has been especially hard on himself this season, and after his Sunday night start against the Baltimore Orioles, he told reporters exactly how he felt:

"Right now, I feel like I am the worst pitcher in the game."

While struggling on the mound, he also has a history of having trouble staying healthy. Aside from the lat injury this season, he has a history of elbow and shoulder injuries.

Luis Severino had a rough outing against the Houston Astros

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Severino did not help his case in his Friday start against the Houston Astros. He lasted just four innings, giving up five runs on five hits while walking three batters. He gave up two home runs in the game as well.

In his last three starts, Severio has failed to reach the sixth innings. This has caused the New York Yankees to overuse their bullpen.

However, Severino is not the only pitcher with issues for the Bronx Bombers. Carlos Rodon has struggled since coming off the IL to start the season. He has compiled a 1-4 record with a 6.29 ERA.

Pitching troubles and untimely injuries have plagued the Yankees this season. Nobody could have expected them to be in last place in the American League East after re-signing superstar Aaron Judge in the offseason.