Anthony RizzoIt is back in the New York YankeesFollowing a COVID-19 fight, and close to it:’lineup Aroldis ChapmanIt was activated also prior to Wednesday’s series final against the Boston Red Sox
Rizzo, purchased in a trading deal with Chicago CubsThe 29-year-old is now starting at first base, and batting 2nd. After testing positive for coronavirus on Aug. 8, the three-time All-Star was forced to retire.
Aaron Boone manager stated that they were “excited to have him return.” “I think the only thing that we have to be aware of is the stamina component.
Chapman, who had left elbow inflammation, was placed on the 10-day injured waiting list. Boone indicated that Chapman, who is left-handed, will be moved back into the more senior role.
Boone also spoke to the first baseman Luke VoitHe said Tuesday that he was not ready to cede playing timeRizzo’s return.
Voit announced Tuesday, “I won the MVP award last year for top-10 and have been a tremendous player for this team for three years.” Voit said, “I am not falling. It’s my goal to play. Rizzo is going to make it tough, but Rizzo deserves me to enjoy the game as much as I do. Last year I was league leader in home runs. It feels great to be back.”
Voit wasn’t in Wednesday’s starting line-up.
Boone stated that he sees many opportunities for Voit, and added that Voit is fully onboard.
Boone stated, “This is about us right now as a team.” “Let’s see how it plays out.”
Voit had been placed on the disabled list by Rizzo when he made his Yankees debut July 30. Rizzo was quick to get off to a good start, hitting.281 and scoring three homers. Six RBIs were also his first nine games in New York. Voit was reinstated on August 8 (the day Rizzo had tested positive) and has been consistently productive since.
New York is now in the playoffs, having been beaten by the rest of the game during the first half despite an avalanche of COVID-19 case this year.
Following ace Rizzo, Rizzo has become the latest COVID-19 key player to make a comeback from injury. Gerrit ColeThe catcher Gary SanchezLefty starter Jordan Montgomery
New York was able to stop six of its games against the flu after it returned home. Tampa Bay RaysAnd Miami MarlinsFlorida
Star outfielder has been a star since the All Star break Aaron JudgeThird Baseman Gio UrshelaCatcher and the catcher Kyle HigashiokaAlso, relievers have also been tested positively Wandy Peralta Jonathan LoaisigaAnd Clay HolmesAll of them are back except Holmes. They are all back, except Holmes.
This was a report by the Associated Press.