Yankees player sidelined on injured list months after possible concussion.
New York Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo Placed on Injured List with Post-Concussion Syndrome
New York Yankees’ first baseman, Anthony Rizzo, has been sidelined due to post-concussion syndrome, a condition believed to have been triggered by a collision earlier this year. The team’s manager, Aaron Boone, announced that Rizzo would be placed on the 10-day injured list after experiencing symptoms of “fogginess.”
Concerns Arise
“Just been complaining a little bit the last few days of some fogginess, so we ran him through a battery of tests, neurological stuff, and it kinda showed up and came back as some cognitive impairment,” Boone revealed during a press conference. “So he’s gonna be shut down right now, and hopefully, with the treatment he’s getting, we’ll start to see some improvements.”
Boone also mentioned that the collision between Rizzo and San Diego Padres’ shortstop, Fernando Tatis Jr., during a game in May may have contributed to the development of the concussion symptoms.
Rizzo initially left the game after the collision but later stated that he was fine and had passed the MLB’s concussion protocols. However, recent complaints of fogginess prompted further evaluation.
In order to fill the void left by Rizzo’s absence, the Yankees have called up Oswaldo Cabrera from AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for their upcoming game against the Houston Astros.
The Yankees currently find themselves in last place in the American League East, trailing the division-leading Baltimore Orioles by 10 1/2 games. Additionally, they are three games away from securing a wild card spot. With a record of 56-52, the team is determined to overcome these challenges and make a comeback.
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