ANTHONY RIZZO NEWS

Down time helping injured fingers Rizzo said Wednesday that the time off between the ALCS and World Series has allowed swelling in his fractured fingers to subside, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.

Impact The two fractured fingers on Rizzo's right hand have not yet fully healed, which led to the digits swelling up in between ALCS contests. However, the five days off between the ALCS and World Series has, unsurprisingly, been beneficial for the first baseman. Rizzo will likely still have to play through some discomfort against the Dodgers, but he'll be the Yankees' primary first baseman during the Fall Classic.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees could put 13 pitchers on World Series roster as Nestor Cortes aims for return

The New York Yankees may add a 13th pitcher to their roster for the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and that pitcher may be st...

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Yankees bump slugging Stanton to cleanup spot, swap in Berti for Rizzo Owner of a red-hot bat this October, Giancarlo Stanton was bumped up to the cleanup spot in the Yankees' lineup for Game 3 of the American L...

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • MLB.COM

Absent from Game 3 lineup Rizzo is not in the lineup Thursday for Game 3 of the ALCS in Cleveland.

Impact Rizzo returned from two fractured fingers to reach base twice in each of the first two games of the series, but with southpaw Matthew Boyd on the hill for the Guardians in Game 3, the left-handed-hitting Rizzo will begin the contest on the bench. Jon Berti is starting at first base and batting sixth.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Judge hits first home run of this postseason and Yankees beat Guardians 6-3 for 2-0 ALCS lead

Aaron Judge hit a two-run drive into Monument Park for his first home run of this postseason, and the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 to take a 2-0 AL Championshi...

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • Associated Press

Wild thing! Guardians rookie reliever throws 4 of team's record-tying 5 wild pitches in Game 1 loss

On their first bit night in New York this October, the Cleveland Guardians took a walk on the wild side

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Should start again in Game 2 Rizzo fared well in Game 1 of the ALCS against the Guardians and is expected to be in the starting lineup Tuesday for Game 2, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rizzo picked up a single and drew a walk in Monday's series opener, and skipper Aaron Boone noted after the game that he pulled the veteran first baseman after he seemed emotionally drained, per Hoch. The training staff will likely check on Rizzo again Tuesday morning, but all signs point to Rizzo being back in the starting nine for Tuesday's clash.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

How Yankees' Anthony Rizzo went from fractured fingers to playoff starter in 16 days Anthony Rizzo is starting at first base in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the Guardians on Monday night, returnin...

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • NJ.COM

Starting at first base in Game 1 Rizzo will start at first base and bat eighth Monday in Game 1 of the ALCS versus the Guardians.

Impact Rizzo missed the ALDS after fracturing two fingers on his right hand when he was hit by a pitch in the penultimate game of the regular season. It's fair to assume he's operating at less than 100 percent given the incident occurred just over two weeks ago, but he's feeling well enough to give it a shot as the Yankees' regular first baseman.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees add Anthony Rizzo, Marcus Stroman to ALCS roster The New York Yankees added first baseman Anthony Rizzo and right-hander Marcus Stroman to their American League Championship Series roster o...

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Rizzo returns to Yankees 16 days after fracturing fingers, goes 1 for 3 as New York wins ALCS opener

Anthony Rizzo went 1 for 3 with a walk to help the New York Yankees beat Cleveland in the American League Championship Series opener, just 16 days after fracturing a pair of finger...

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • Associated Press

Included on ALCS roster Rizzo (fingers) is on the Yankees' roster for the ALCS against the Guardians.

Impact Rizzo suffered two fractured fingers on his right hand during the second-to-last game of the regular season, but he has been cleared for game action barely more than two weeks after the incident. The 35-year-old will regain his starting job at first base, shifting Oswaldo Cabrera and Jon Berti to bench roles.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could return for ALCS Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Sunday that Rizzo (finger) could be on New York's ALCS roster, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.

Impact Rizzo fractured two fingers on his right hand late in the regular season and wasn't part of the Yankees' roster for their ALDS victory versus Kansas City. He resumed baseball activities in early October and is set to ramp up further Sunday, per Boone, but his inclusion on the ALCS roster is far from a certainty. If he does return for the series against the Guardians, he would likely take over the starting role at first base, which was handled twice each by Oswaldo Cabrera and Jon Berti during the ALDS.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees give Jon Berti professional debut at first base vs. Royals in ALDS Game 2

Jon Berti will make his first professional start at first base when the New York Yankees play the Kansas City Royals in Game 2 of the AL Div...

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Berti turns dazzling unassisted double play in professional debut at first as Yankees lose in ALDS

Jon Berti looked like a Gold Glove winner in his first professional game at first base

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Speedster Duke Ellis is on Yankees' ALDS roster after playing just 11 major league games

Duke Ellis, a 26-year-old speedster who has played just 11 major league games, is on the New York Yankees' roster for the AL Division Series against Kansas City

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Dodgers' Kershaw, Guardians' Lively, Tigers' Mize and Yankees' Stroman are left off ALDS rosters

Pitchers Clayton Kershaw and Joe Kelly were left off the Los Angeles Dodgers’ roster for their NL Division Series against the San Diego Padres

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Rizzo (hand) out for ALDS, confident in return for potential ALCS NEW YORK -- Anthony Rizzo wanted to give it a go for the Yankees in the American League Division Series against the Royals that starts Satur...

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • MLB.COM

Yankees' Anthony Rizzo to miss AL Division Series because of fractured fingers

Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo will miss the AL Division Series against Kansas City because of fractured fingers that he thinks will heal in time for him to rejoin the team fo...

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Not part of ALDS roster Rizzo (finger) will not be on the Yankees' ALDS roster against the Royals, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rizzo admitted Friday that he hadn't progressed far enough in his recovery program to contribute at a high level, though he did express optimism that he could return should the Yankees make it to the ALCS, per Meredith Marakovits of YES Network. Two of Rizzo's fingers on his right hand were fractured after being hit by a pitch in the penultimate game of the regular season, and he has yet to resume baseball activities, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Ben Rice will serve as the Yankees' first baseman for the ALDS.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to resume baseball activities Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Thursday that Rizzo (fingers) has yet to resume baseball activities, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rizzo suffered two fractured fingers on his right hand when he was hit by a pitch in the penultimate game of the regular season. He remains a long shot to be included on the ALDS roster, but the ALCS would seemingly be more realistic if the Yankees are able to advance. Ben Rice and Oswaldo Cabrera are likely to handle first base for the ALDS, with DJ LeMahieu (hip) potentially in the mix if he can get cleared.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Q&A: Boone on Rizzo's potential ALDS return, scrutiny as Yanks manager In a recent sit-down with MLB.com at Yankee Stadium, Yankees manager Aaron Boone answered a wide range of topics from the 2024 Yankees to th...

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • MLB.COM

Unlikely to play in ALDS Rizzon (fractured finger) is not expected to be available for the ALDS, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Rizzo is viewed as a "long shot" to be available for the Yankees' first series of the postseason according to manager Aaron Boone. The first baseman suffered a fractured finger in Saturday's 9-4 loss to Pittsburgh and if he's unavailable, Ben Rice will likely remain with the team to open the postseason.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Judge scratched by Yankees from soggy regular-season finale, Rice brought up after Rizzo hurt

Yankees star Aaron Judge was scratched from the starting lineup from a rain-delayed regular-season finale against Pittsburgh, and first baseman Ben Rice was recalled from Triple-A...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Still on active roster The Yankees opted not to place Rizzo (fractured finger) on the injured list Sunday in order to keep the possibility alive that he could be an option for the ALDS, Jorge Castillo of...

Impact Rizzo's availability will reportedly depend on pain tolerance. Ben Rice was recalled to start at first base Sunday in Rizzo's place, and could replace him on the postseason roster if the veteran first baseman can't give it a go.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE