In recent developments, the New York Yankees have been dealing with a significant setback as one of their key veteran players, Anthony Rizzo, remains sidelined due to an arm injury. Rizzo has been out of action since mid-June after sustaining the injury during a game against the Boston Red Sox.
The injury occurred on June 16 when Rizzo collided with relief pitcher Brennan Bernardino while attempting to beat out a ground ball at first base.
Since then, Rizzo has been on the injured list, and the Yankees have struggled to fill the void left by his absence, experiencing a lack of production from the first base position.
Despite these challenges, there is a glimmer of hope as Rizzo has shown signs of “continued healing” in his fractured arm.
The Yankees are closely monitoring his recovery, and manager Aaron Boone has indicated that Rizzo is expected to rejoin the team in New York for their upcoming game against the Washington Nationals on Thursday.
Before the injury, Rizzo had been grappling with his performance. In 70 games prior to his injury, he had posted a batting average of .223 with a .289 on-base percentage and a .341 slugging percentage.
He managed eight home runs and 28 RBIs, but his overall performance was below his usual standards, as reflected by his 76 OPS+.
The Yankees’ plan moving forward with Rizzo remains uncertain, but his potential return could provide a much-needed boost to the team’s lineup. Rizzo’s recovery and reintegration into the team are pivotal as the Yankees look to regain their competitive edge and address the production issues they have faced in his absence.
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