The New York Yankees’ third Covid-19 outbreak this season has continued to grow, with first baseman Anthony Rizzo testing positive, manager Aaron Boone said yesterday, August 8th. He said Rizzo has some symptoms and is “achy,” but is doing well overall.
Prior to today’s game, the Yankees:
•Placed INF Anthony Rizzo on the COVID-19 IL
•Recalled RHP Luis Gil (#81) as a replacement player from Triple-A SWB
•Returned from rehab and reinstated INF Luke Voit (#59) from the 10-day IL
•Optioned RHP Nick Nelson to Triple-A SWB— New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 8, 2021
The other Yankees players who’ve tested positive in recent days are pitchers Gerrit Cole and Jordan Montgomery and catcher Gary Sanchez.
