Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo has tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the fourth club member to be infected along with Dominican catcher Gary Sánchez, left-hander Jordan Montgomery and ace Gerrit Cole – who are on the list. disabled by COVID.
New York team manager Aaron Boone expressed some concern but added that the team will continue to move forward.
“We must move forward,” Boone said. “We will continue to do the best job possible, navigating and dealing with the situation.”
Rizzo, who was acquired by the Bombers from the Cubs on July 29, has given the Yankees a spark on both offense and defense. In nine games with New York, Rizzo has batted 32-9 (.281) with three home runs and six RBIs. (AFP)