Anthony Rizzo Does Agility Drills On Tuesday
3 months agoNew 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.
Source: The Athletic - Chris Kirschner
Source: The Athletic - Chris Kirschner