Even before he fractured his right arm during Sunday’s 9-3 loss to the Red Sox, Anthony Rizzo had already endured a rough 12 1/2 months. His 2023 season was wrecked by the aftereffects of a collision with Fernando Tatis Jr. on May 28, resulting in post-concussion symptoms that affected his production. Rizzo started slowly this year, with his bat picking up in late April before falling into a slump at the beginning of June, resulting in him being benched during the Yankees’ recent series against the Dodgers. He showed positive signs upon returning to the lineup, but now he’s expected to miss eight weeks.
Rizzo’s injury occurred during the seventh inning of Sunday night’s game at Fenway Park. He fractured the radial neck of his right arm and won’t require surgery. The eight-week absence puts his return to games in mid-August.
Despite his struggles, Rizzo’s absence poses a challenge for the Yankees, who were already in need of infield improvements. DJ LeMahieu is expected to fill in at first base, with Oswaldo Cabrera likely playing third.
