Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo could take over first base for DJ LeMahieu imminently
WASHINGTON — The Yankees could add Anthony Rizzo to their first base lineup as early as this weekend. Meanwhile, the Yankees lost 5-2 to the Nationals on Wednesday, with pitcher DJ LeMahieu facing a left-handed starting pitcher for the fourth consecutive game. The struggling veteran pitcher had gone 5-for-13 with two sacrifice flies over his […]
Yankees Anthony Rizzo homers, plays first base in rehab start
WASHINGTON — Anthony Rizzo was available to play first base sooner than expected Tuesday night, making his first start in the third game of his rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset. The veteran Yankees pitcher, who is returning from a broken right forearm, was initially expected to continue as a designated hitter on Tuesday and Wednesday […]
Anthony Rizzo could be playing rehab games for Yankees in few days
First base has been almost a black hole for the Yankees this season, with Ben Rice and DJ LeMahieu not providing much offensive output in place of Anthony Rizzo, who was struggling even before being sidelined with a broken forearm. However, Rizzo finally appears close to returning from an injury that has sidelined him since […]
Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo encouraged with rehab as he nears next step
Manager Aaron Boone said Anthony Rizzo is still “several weeks” away from returning to the Yankees lineup, but the first baseman said Sunday he is encouraged by his physical condition after missing the last two months with a broken arm. Rizzo has been getting hits and grounding out. He said he will have another scan […]