Yankees Add Rizzo and Stroman to ALCS Roster

The New York Yankees have added first baseman Anthony Rizzo and pitcher Marcus Stroman to their roster for the AL Championship Series (ALCS) against the Cleveland Guardians. Rizzo, who suffered two fractured fingers on September 28, is returning after a challenging season where he batted .228 with eight home runs in 92 games. He missed significant time earlier in the season due to a fractured forearm, but his experience could be crucial for the Yankees in the ALCS. Stroman will serve as a long reliever after being left off the ALDS roster, having posted a 4.31 ERA in the regular season. The Yankees opted to remove Ben Rice and Duke Ellis from the roster to accommodate Rizzo and Stroman. As the team prepares for the ALCS, they are also monitoring Nestor Cortes's recovery from an elbow strain for potential future games.