Anthony Rizzo Encouraged by Recovery Progress with Yankees

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo remains optimistic about his return to the lineup, despite manager Aaron Boone stating he is still “a few weeks” away from playing. Rizzo, who has been sidelined for two months due to a fractured arm, expressed encouragement about his recovery, noting he has been hitting and taking grounders. He is scheduled for another scan on his arm soon, and if the results are favorable, he will begin rehabilitation games. Rizzo emphasized his desire to return as an improved player, stating, “This team needs me to be better than I was.” In the meantime, Giancarlo Stanton has been making headlines with his recent performance, hitting home runs in consecutive games and reaching the 20-home run mark for the 13th time in his career. After a slow start post-injury, Stanton has found his rhythm, going 5-for-14 with two homers and two doubles in his last few games. His experience with rehabilitation has contributed to his current form, providing a boost to the Yankees' offense. DJ LeMahieu also showcased his skills, recording two hard hits and a walk, although he was caught trying to advance to second base. LeMahieu has been performing well, with a batting average of 8-for-23 and 10 RBIs over his last six games. The Yankees have managed to achieve at least eight hits in 15 consecutive games, marking their longest streak since 1997, despite some ongoing struggles from their pitching staff.