Anthony Rizzo \'Long Shot\' To Play In ALDS
Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2024 5:09 am
The New York Yankees had a decision to make before Sunday\'s regular-season finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
They needed to clear a roster spot for Ben Rice to play first base after Anthony Rizzo fractured two fingers in his right hand Saturday. They could\'ve either placed Rizzo on the 10-day injured list or moved someone else off the active roster to give themselves time to make a decision on Rizzo\'s status for the start of the postseason. They chose to move someone else and optioned right-hander Scott Effross to the minors, keeping the door slightly ajar for Rizzo.
Via ESPN.com