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Luis Severino to Face Former Yankees Teammate Aaron Judge for First Time

The Athletics pitcher prepares for a high-profile matchup against the league's top hitter in Sunday’s series finale.

Athletics starting pitcher Luis Severino throws a pitch to the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Arlington, TX. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Overview

  • Luis Severino, now with the Oakland Athletics, is set to pitch against the New York Yankees on Sunday, marking his first matchup with former teammate Aaron Judge.
  • Severino and Judge were teammates on the Yankees from 2016 to 2023, during which Severino compiled a 54-37 record despite battling injuries.
  • Judge is leading the majors offensively in 2025, batting .400 with 12 home runs and a .750 slugging percentage through early May.
  • Severino, in his first season under a two-year, $45 million contract with the Athletics, has started 2025 with a 1-3 record and a 3.62 ERA.
  • The pitcher expressed excitement about facing Judge, calling him one of his favorite teammates and marveling at his consistent improvement and dominance at the plate.