Yankees' Rotation Updates: Brito Impresses, Severino Injured Again, and Game 2 Starter Named.
Jhony Brito impressed in his audition for the Yankees' fifth starter spot, retiring all 16 batters he faced across 5 ¹/₃ perfect innings against the Blue Jays. With Luis Severino likely headed for the injured list, Brito is now a candidate to start the third game of the regular season Sunday against the Giants at Yankee Stadium. The 25-year-old right-hander flashed a fastball that sat around 95-97 mph and a strong changeup that he used to record all three strikeouts, pitching with a poise that stood out to manager Aaron Boone.