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Will Anthony Rizzo play for the Yankees against the Guardians in the AL Championship Series game 1?

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Evan Walker

As the New York Yankees prepare for the ALCS, the Burrough of Bronx team is optimistic, even though it hasn’t yet hit its full stride. While their lineup hasn’t been firing on all cylinders, Giancarlo Stanton has shouldered much of the offensive load, helping the Yankees move within striking distance of the American League Championship Series.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 29: Anthony Rizzo #48 of the New York Yankees walks back to the dug out after striking out in the sixth inning during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 29, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. Mitchell Layton/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Mitchell Layton / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)MITCHELL LAYTONAFP

The team’s pitching has been spectacular, providing the bacKBOne for their postseason success. Yet, despite their dominant pitching, the Yankees haven’t faced their toughest test, and many believe their path to the World Series is more straightforward than it has been in years.

In two decades, the Yankees seem to have the easiest path to the World Series. Their next opponent, Cleveland, has strong pitching but struggles to score runs. Carlos Rodón and Aaron Judge are expected to play key roles in the upcoming series. One player sorely missed against the Royals was Anthony Rizzo, known for his powerful hitting. Cabrera and Berti did a phenomenal job at first base despite his absence.

Will Anthony Rizzo be able to help the Yanks in the ALCS?

On Sunday, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone provided an update on the first baseman’s condition.

“There’s a chance” Anthony Rizzo will be on the ALCS roster, Aaron Boone said.
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Boone mentioned that Rizzo, who injured his finger after being hit by a pitch during the regular season series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, could be included in New York’s ALCS roster.

Rizzo fractured two fingers on his right hand towards the end of the season and was not on the Yankees’ roster for their ALDS victory against Kansas City. As per Boone, he began participating in baseball activities in early October and is expected to increase his activity level on Sunday.

It’s still uncertain whether he will be included in the ALCS roster. If he does return for the series against the Guardians, he is likely to take on the starting role at first base, a position that was filled twice each by Oswaldo Cabrera and Jon Berti during the ALDS.