Yankees' Rizzo Fractures Hand, ALDS Status Uncertain

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo is a long shot to play in the American League Division Series (ALDS) after fracturing two fingers on his right hand from a hit-by-pitch during Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Despite initial optimism from manager Aaron Boone, Rizzo's availability will depend on his pain tolerance and ability to grip a bat or glove. The Yankees have called up Ben Rice as a potential replacement but have kept Rizzo on the active roster to maintain the possibility of his return. The Yankees, who have clinched the AL's top seed, will skip the wild-card round and await the winner of the Baltimore Orioles vs. Kansas City Royals series. Other options for replacing Rizzo include Oswaldo Cabrera and possibly DJ LeMahieu, who is also dealing with an injury.