New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo broke his right finger during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Manager Aaron Boone mentioned that Rizzo might still play depending on his pain tolerance. “We’ll see what we have as the week moves forward. It doesn’t totally rule him out. It’s a pain tolerance thing,” he said.
Rizzo got injured when a Ryan Borucki slider hit his hand in the seventh inning, causing him a lot of pain . He stayed in the game to run but was replaced by Oswaldo Cabrera after that inning. Anthony Volpe then took over at shortstop.
Injury Impact and Team Dynamics:
Rizzo, who went 1 for 2 before leaving, has had a tough season with a .228/.301/.335 batting average and nine home runs in 92 games. Despite this, he’s crucial for the Yankees’ lineup as they head to the postseason as American League East champions.
Fans might wonder if this injury will affect their playoff chances.
The Yankees have lost two games in a row and are just half a game ahead of the Cleveland Guardians for the top seed in the AL bracket. They’ve secured a first-round bye, giving Rizzo some extra time to recover before they start playing again in the Division Series.
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