RHP Luis Severino among host of Yankees placed on IL

The New York Yankees placed seven players on the injured list to open the season Thursday, including pitchers Luis Severino and Carlos Rodon and outfielder Harrison Bader.

In all, five pitchers -- Frankie Montas, Tommy Kahnle and Lou Trivino join Severino and Rodon -- went on the 15-day IL, all retroactive to March 27.

Bader and catcher Ben Rortvedt were placed on the 10-day IL, retroactive to March 27.

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