Mets' Luis Severino Faces Scrutiny After Velocity Drop in Loss to Twins

Severino's performance raises concerns as Mets rely on him for playoff push

Severino allowed six runs in three innings, his shortest outing of the season.
The pitcher's velocity dropped significantly, prompting checks from the manager and trainers.
Despite the poor performance, Severino and the Mets insist he is not injured.
The Mets recently added pitcher Paul Blackburn but did not acquire a top-tier starter at the deadline.
Severino has logged his highest innings since 2018, highlighting durability concerns.