Luis Severino, the Athletics' starting pitcher, faces the prospect of missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016. With a 2-8 record and a 2.83 ERA, he has struggled, contributing to his team's 9.5-game deficit in the Wild Card race.

Severino previously excelled with the Yankees and Mets, but his performance in Oakland has not met expectations. Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed hope that the former prospects now in the Athletics' rotation, including Severino, encounter difficulties during their upcoming series in the Bronx.

Severino, who signed a lucrative contract with the Athletics last offseason, has yet to replicate his prior success, raising concerns about his future in Oakland.