Severino became the second pitcher shut down by the Yankees this spring after reporting right forearm discomfort, which apparently dates to last October.

Severino was scratched from throwing his second bullpen session in camp and didn't take part in pitchers' fielding drills Thursday.

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Severino had two MRIs -- one in December and another in January -- and a CT scan after complaining of discomfort, and all tests have been negative.
After the MRI in December, Boone said that Severino returned to the Dominican Republic and was cleared to start his throwing program.



The Yankees, who set a major league record by sending 30 players to the injured list last season, are bracing for the possibility of losing two key members of the rotation ahead of their season opener at Baltimore on March 26.