Severino Out, Athletics Pitching in Crisis

Luis Severino’s record-setting deal just got a lot more expensive: the Athletics’ ace is sidelined with a shoulder strain, leaving them reeling as they struggle to justify a $67M investment. With a 4.43 ERA and just 10 wins in 41 starts since joining the team, Severino’s injury hits at the worst possible time — their pitching ranks dead last in baseball, and they’re clinging to a division lead. To fill the void, they’ve recalled Michael Kelly, hoping he can step up against a brutal stretch featuring the Yankees, Cubs, and Astros. The A’s still have a shot at the title — but their pitching staff just lost its biggest name, and the pressure’s on. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4688c08a38bc3917