Anderson Severino (born September 17, 1994) is a Dominican professional

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for the

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of the

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. He has previously played in

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(MLB) for the

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Career

New York Yankees

On June 1, 2013, Severino signed a minor league contract with the

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organization. Severino made his professional debut in 2014 with the Dominican Summer League Yankees, posting an ERA of 3.97 in 4 games, 2 of them starts. In 2015, Severino played for the

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, pitching to a 2.61 ERA in 11 appearances. He returned to team the following season, but struggled to a 6.29 ERA in innings pitched across another 11 appearances. In 2017, Severino was moved to the bullpen and split the year between the DSL Yankees, GCL Yankees, and the rookie–level

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. In 15 appearances between the three affiliates, Severino accumulated a stellar 1.59 ERA with 24 strikeouts in innings of work. In 2018, Severino split the season between the Single–A

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and the High–A

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, pitching to a cumulative 3.74 ERA with 39 strikeouts in 30 contests. In 2019, Severino split the year between Tampa and the GCL Yankees, recording a 4.71 ERA with 31 strikeouts in innings of work across 16 games. Severino did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the

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. He elected minor league free agency on November 2, 2020.

Chicago White Sox

On November 17, 2020, Severino signed a minor league contract with the

organization. In 2021, Severino played for the Triple-A

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and Double-A

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, posting a 2.36 ERA with 53 strikeouts in innings pitched across 40 appearances. The White Sox added Severino to their 40-man roster on November 4, 2021. He was assigned to Triple–A Charlotte to begin the 2022 season. On April 12, 2022, Severino was promoted to the major leagues for the first time. He made his MLB debut on April 14, pitching in relief of José Ruiz against the

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. Severino got out of Ruiz's bases loaded jam by striking out

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, the first batter he faced. In a games during his debut campaign, Severino logged a 6.14 ERA with 9 strikeouts over innings pitched. On September 9, 2022, Severino was

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. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple–A Charlotte the next day. He elected free agency following the season on November 10.

Guerreros de Oaxaca

On November 27, 2023, Severino signed with the

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of the

. In 20 games (1 start) for Oaxaca in 2024, he struggled to an 0–1 record and 7.56 ERA with 27 strikeouts across innings pitched. Severino was released by the Guerreros on February 11, 2025.

Acereros de Monclova

On April 16, 2025, Severino signed with the

of the

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Career

New York Yankees

Chicago White Sox

Guerreros de Oaxaca

Acereros de Monclova

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