Anthony Rizzo fractures his right forearm in a collision at first base, will be out for about 8 weeks. New York Yankees call up Ben Rice to replace him. Rizzo will not need surgery but will need to be shut down from baseball activities. It's the second time in two seasons that he has been injured in a collision.
Rizzo, 34, will not play soon after the injury below his right elbow. He remains positive and is focused on healing. The Yankees have multiple other players that have been placed on the injured list, including Ian Hamilton and Cody Poteet. The team is facing challenges with players being out due to injuries.