Anthony Rizzo's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings
Player profile
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HT/WT6' 3'' , 240 lbs
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Birthdate08/08/1989 (35)
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Draft InfoUndrafted
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StatusInactive
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (forearm) has been swinging a bat and doing some fielding, but his broken forearm is still in the healing phase. Manager Aaron Boone said that Rizzo hit "full bore" on Tuesday off a Trajekt pitching machine as he continues to recover from a fractured right forearm. The 35-year-old veteran appears to be making some good progress, but the Yankees have yet to give a firm timeline on his potential return from the 60-day injured list. Rizzo has been out since June 16, so he's likely to require a minor-league rehab assignment before he's reinstated, and when he does finally return, he could split duties at first base with rookie Ben Rice, who has been impressive in his first year in the big leagues. At the time of Rizzo's injury, he was batting .223/.289/.341 with a weak .630 OPS, eight home runs and 28 RBI in 291 plate appearances.
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (forearm) was seen doing some agility drills at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday before the contest against the visiting New York Mets. Rizzo hasn't played for the Yankees since June 16 due to a fractured right forearm, but the 34-year-old veteran left-handed slugger is slowly ramping up his activities after previously being limited to workouts in the weight room. The last hurdle he'll need to clear will be swinging a bat and facing live pitching before he's eventually sent on a minor-league rehab assignment. Rizzo isn't particularly close to a return to the Yankees' lineup but he still has a chance to be back in the big leagues in August. Rookie Ben Rice has benefitted the most with playing time at first base in the strong side of platoon in the Bronx with Rizzo sidelined. Rizzo was hitting just .223 (59-for-264) with eight homers in 70 games before his injury.
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (forearm) is reportedly making slow progress, according to manager Aaron Boone. The lefty slugger has been restricted to mainly weight training since going down in the middle of June. He suffered a right forearm fracture, so it's going to take time to heal. Rizzo says that he's making progress but there is still pain in his forearm. It doesn't sound like he'll be making an impact in the Yankees lineup anytime soon. Ben Rice has been seeing an increased look at first base while Rizzo is sidelined.
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (forearm) is still seemingly a ways away from rejoining the team. Manager Aaron Boone said before Thursday's game against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays that Rizzo was doing some work in the weight room but is "still pretty restricted" following his right forearm fracture. After being placed on the 60-day injured list on June 19, the 34-year-old former All-Star is not eligible to return until mid-August and was batting under the Mendoza Line over his last 30 games before going on the shelf. Rookie Ben Rice has been a decent source of pop and is worth a look in all fantasy leagues in Rizzo's stead, however, slashing .254/.333/.522 with five home runs, three doubles, and 16 RBI through 78 plate appearances.
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo had two hits, one a solo shot, and drove in the Yankees only other run in New York's 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night. Rizzo now has a hit in six of his last seven games and increased his OPS to .772 on the season. The lefty has been on a tear over the last two weeks, hitting for a .296 BA and a .926 OPS. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Rizzo if he's available on the waiver wire and snag him up if possible. DFS managers should continue to target Rizzo against righties as he's hitting them for an .878 OPS. Rizzo will look to continue his hot streak on Saturday against Rays right-hander Zach Littell.