An Update On Luis Severino Who Is A Right Handed Starting Pitcher For New York

.Tommy John surgery repairs an injured elbow ligament. It's most commonly done on college and pro athletes, especially baseball pitchers. But it's sometimes done on younger people as well.

The surgery is named after former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John. In 1974, he underwent the first surgery of this type. “according to an article on https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/tommy-john-surgery-ucl-reconstruction#1

Luis Severino who is a starting right handed pitcher for the team that wears the pinstripes had Tommy John surgery in February and now is in rehab.

Where? Down in Tampa Florida at George M. Steinbrenner Field during the corona virus shutdown.

How is Luis Severino progressing in his rehab?

“Things have been progressing well. I’ve been making steady progress -- lifting, doing exercises. Since three months ago -- I think when I first had my surgery -- I feel way better. I’m doing everything I need to do right now so that I can start throwing this summer.’’ “according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com

Last season Luis Severino had a record of 1-1 with a 1.50 earn run average. “according to https://www.mlb.com/player/luis-severino-622663