Luis Severino faces Aaron Judge after years as teammates

In the United States, former New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino prepared to face his former teammate Aaron Judge for the first time during a matchup. Severino, who spent the years from 2015 to 2023 with the Yankees, was excited about his upcoming performance. He noted that he was trying to devise a strategy to pitch to Judge, who was enjoying a particularly strong season at that time. The Oakland Athletics had recently signed Severino after his one-year stint with the New York Mets. During his tenure with the Yankees, he had experienced various injuries, limiting his contributions on the mound. After his departure from the Yankees, Severino's comments about the Yankees offensive capabilities raised eyebrows, specifically regarding his assertion that only two players, Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, were good hitters. This controversial remark led to some discussions within the Yankees organization, but manager Aaron Boone remarked that there was no ill will toward Severino and reflected positively on their time together. The Yankees were performing well in the league overall, boasting a strong offensive lineup and innovative gameplay as they prepared for the Subway Series against the Mets. With his previous struggles behind him and a committed strategy going forward, Severino aimed to thrive with the Athletics in their new temporary home during this pivotal series.