Rizzo fractures 2 fingers

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo's availability for the postseason is uncertain after suffering two fractured fingers on his right hand due to a pitch from Ryan Borucki during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Yankees manager Aaron Boone remains optimistic, stating that Rizzo's status will depend on pain tolerance, and does not completely rule him out for the playoffs. The Yankees have secured a top seed in the American League playoffs, with their Division Series set to begin on October 5. If Rizzo cannot play, the team may consider Oswaldo Cabrera or rookie Ben Rice as potential replacements at first base. Rizzo's injury comes as he has previously been hit by pitches 222 times in his career, ranking eighth in MLB history. Boone indicated that while Rizzo is in a positive mindset, the decision will ultimately depend on how he responds in the coming days.