ANTHONY RIZZO NEWS

Closing in on rehab assignment Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that the team has discussed sending Rizzo (forearm) out on a rehab assignment, although no decision has been reached as to when it would...

Impact Rizzo would serve as a designated hitter initially on the rehab assignment before eventually playing time first base. The 35-year-old has been out since mid-June with a fractured right forearm and is likely looking at an early-September return.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Takes swings Tuesday Rizzo (forearm) batted in a simulated game against Yankees reliever Ian Hamilton on Tuesday, but the first baseman's return timeline is still undetermined, Pete Caldera of The Berg...

Impact That Rizzo was able to take swings against Hamilton -- who threw his full arsenal of pitches -- is a positive sign that his forearm fracture is healing well, but manager Aaron Boone indicated that the team still wants Rizzo to heal further before sending him off on a rehab assignment. The veteran slugger has been out since mid-June and isn't likely to return to New York's lineup until some time in September.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting 'full bore,' but lacks timeline Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that Rizzo (forearm) recently hit "full bore" off a Trajekt pitching machine, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Rizzo has resumed taking batting practice in recent days, but despite seemingly making good progress in his recovery from a fractured right forearm, the Yankees aren't yet willing to offer up a timeline for his return from the 60-day injured list. If or when Rizzo makes it back from the IL, he may not be guaranteed an everyday role at first base. Rookie Ben Rice (.713 OPS in 150 plate appearances) has outproduced Rizzo (.630 OPS in 291 plate appearances) since getting a promotion from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on June 18, when Rizzo was initially placed on the IL.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes fielding, hitting Rizzo (forearm) participated in fielding drills Friday and has also begun hitting, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.

Impact Rizzo began going through on-field workouts in late July, and it seems he's finally been cleared for baseball activities. There are still no plans in place for him to begin a rehab assignment, though it's still possible the first baseman meets his goal of returning to the Yankees before the end of August.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

GM Brian Cashman says Yanks tried to acquire Jack Flaherty, but couldn't agree with Tigers on value

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman says he tried to obtain pitcher Jack Flaherty from Detroit ahead of the trade deadline, but backed away from some front-line players who were...

JULY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggling Yankees acquire Jazz Chisholm Jr. from Marlins for 3 minor leaguers

Looking to spark a struggling club, the New York Yankees acquired Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Miami Marlins for three minor leaguers: catcher Agustín Ramírez, infielder Jared Serna...

JULY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes through agility drills Rizzo (forearm) went through agility drills on the field Tuesday, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rizzo had been limited to weight room activities as he recovers from a fractured right forearm, but he's finally been cleared for on-field workouts. He'll continue to ramp things back up, with a return sometime in August being the goal.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to weight-room activities Rizzo continues to be restricted in his recovery from a fracture of his right forearm, as he's currently limited to activities in the weight room, per MLB.com.

Impact Rizzo said he'd be unable to resume baseball activities for 4-to-5 weeks following his placement on the injured list June 18, so it's not a surprise that he hasn't yet begun to ramp up. The veteran slugger stated July 12 that he's "feeling good" and that the forearm has "progressed a lot" while acknowledging that he still has "some pain." While Rizzo has been out of action, rookie Ben Rice has stepped up to assume an everyday role at first base.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

What Ben Rice breaking out means for Yankees, Anthony Rizzo, Juan Soto Ben Rice is hitting .325 with four home runs, eight runs, three doubles, six walks and 11 RBI in his last 13 games, making history at Yankee...

JULY 7 • NJ.COM

Aaron Boone: Yankees 'unconcerned' about criticism from Aaron Judge's hitting coach

Yankees manager Aaron Boone says he is unconcerned about criticism from Aaron Judge’s personal hitting coach and says he spoke with Trent Gr...

JULY 6

J.D. Davis costing Yankees prorated share of minimum, with Oakland paying New York $927,000

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JUNE 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First baseman J.D. Davis acquired by Yankees from Oakland for minor league infielder Jordan Groshans

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JUNE 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shifts to 60-day IL The Yankees transferred Rizzo (forearm) to the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact The veteran first baseman is expected to be sidelined eight weeks after he landed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a fractured right forearm, so the move to the 60-day IL doesn't come as a major surprise. Rizzo will be shut down from baseball activities for up to five weeks. Gerrit Cole (elbow) was activated from the 60-day IL in a corresponding transaction and is making his season debut Wednesday against the Orioles.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Rice has the scoop for his major league debut with Yankees

Ben Rice was ready with the scoop for his major league debut

JUNE 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees beat Orioles 4-2 as Judge appears to escape significant injury when hit on hand by pitch

Aaron Judge was hit on the left hand by a pitch during the New York Yankees’ 4-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles, but it appears he escaped serious injury in a series opener between...

JUNE 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees 1B Anthony Rizzo placed on IL, could miss 4-6 weeks with arm fracture

Anthony Rizzo is back on the New York Yankees' injured list, this time because of a broken right forearm that will sideline him until August...

JUNE 18

Yankees' Anthony Rizzo sidelined 8 weeks with broken forearm, Ian Hamilton and Cody Poteet also hurt

Anthony Rizzo is back on the New York Yankees’ injured list, this time because of a broken right forearm that will sideline him until August, and pitchers Ian Hamilton and Cody Pot...

JUNE 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with arm fracture Rizzo (arm) suffered a fracture to the radial neck of his right arm and could miss 4-to-6 weeks, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rizzo suffered the injury in the seventh inning of Sunday's 9-3 loss and he'll now likely be sidelined until at least the All-Star break. With the Yankees off Monday, the first baseman seems set to be officially placed on the injured list Tuesday, while his replacement on the roster is still unknown. In Rizzo's absence, DJ LeMahieu could see the majority of his workload over at first base while Oswaldo Cabrera picks up some starts at the hot corner.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees 1B Anthony Rizzo (arm) undergoing tests after collision New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo is undergoing further testing on Monday after a collision during Sunday night’s game against th...

JUNE 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rizzo needs more imaging after exit with hand/wrist injury BOSTON -- The Yankees may have to go into their big showdown against the Orioles without first baseman Anthony Rizzo, who injured his right...

JUNE 17 • MLB.COM

Yankees 1B Anthony Rizzo leaves game with injury to right lower arm after collision

Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo left Sunday night’s game against Boston in the seventh inning after colliding with Red Sox pitcher Brennan Bernardino on a play at first and fal...

JUNE 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets veteran could be dealing with Yankees' Anthony Rizzo-like concussion issue Mets outfielder has struggled since being hit on the helmet against the Giants in May

JUNE 15 • NJ.COM

Garcia's game-ending hit off Holmes gives Royals 4-3 win over Yankees

Maikel Garcia hit a game-ending two run double off Yankees closer Clay Holmes, and the Kansas City Royals recovered after squandering a brilliant start by Alec Marsh to beat New Yo...

JUNE 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carlos Rodón wins his 7th straight start by pitching the Yankees past the Royals 4-2

Carlos Rodón pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning in his return to the mound where he hit his low point last September, winning his seventh straight start and leading the N...

JUNE 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Juan Soto (forearm) back in Yankees lineup at DH after missing Dodgers series

Juan Soto was back in the Yankees’ lineup as the designated hitter against the Royals after missing a three-game series against the Dodgers...

JUNE 10