New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in the 6-5 loss to the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Sunday. The Yankees were swept in four games, putting an end to their 2022 postseason run. Rizzo was one of the most consistent Yankees hitters during the playoffs this year, going 8-for-29 (.276) with two home runs, eight RBI, four runs scored and five walks in nine games played. The 33-year-old left-handed slugger finished up the regular season slashing .224/.338/.480 with an .817 OPS, 32 home runs, 75 RBI, 77 runs scored and six stolen bases in 465 at-bats.

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo is starting at first base and is batting leadoff in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Saturday against the Houston Astros and right-hander Cristian Javier. The Yankees used center fielder Harrison Bader in the leadoff spot in the Game 2 loss, but he'll be moved back down to sixth in the order. In 29 plate appearances this postseason, Rizzo has gone 6-for-23 (.261) with to home runs, six RBI, three runs scored and four walks. The Yankees are looking for a catalyst at the top of the order to set the table for their big sluggers. The 33-year-old had a .338 on-base percentage in 465 regular season at-bats, although he also hit just .220 (76-for-345) against righties in 2022.

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo continued to hit for power in Tuesday's American League Division Series Game 1 4-1 win over the Guardians, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a strikeout. Rizzo provided some insurance runs in the sixth inning, crushing a Cal Quantrill offering into the second deck of the right-field seats to put the Yankees up by three. The lefty sold out for power during the regular season, slashing .224/.338/.480 with 32 HR and 75 RBI. The Yankees will continue to rely on him as one of their main power sources throughout the playoffs.

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back, head) was activated from the injured list on Sunday and returned with a bang in the 12-8 win over the Milwaukee Brewers, going 3-for-6 with a solo home run and two runs scored. The 33-year-old veteran left-handed slugger had been away from the team for 17 days due to a back injury and headaches that were caused by an injection he received for his back. Rizzo is now hitting .229/.341/.500 with an .841 OPS, 31 home runs, 72 RBI, 73 runs scored and six stolen bases on the season, and he could make a difference with his power for those fantasy managers still playing for a title with the season winding down.

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (head, back) took live batting practice ahead of his team's game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. Rizzo has been sidelined since Aug. 31 with migraines and lower back soreness. The veteran infielder could possibly be ready to be activated from the injured list as early as Sunday. Rizzo is hitting .225 with 30 homers, 71 runs, 71 RBI and six steals on the season.

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (head) said he's targeting a return in one of the team's next two series, but he won't play against the division-rival Boston Red Sox in a two-game series that begins on Tuesday. The 33-year-old left-handed slugger could be back in the lineup this weekend against the Milwaukee Brewers, though. He began experiencing headaches after receiving an injection for lower back issues and hasn't played since Aug. 31. Rizzo could be eased back into action when he returns, but he's still worth rostering in all leagues because of his elite power (30 homers, 71 RBI in 2022). With DJ LeMahieu also sidelined due to injury, veteran utility man Marwin Gonzalez has been playing first base regularly for the Yanks.

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (head, back) is no longer experiencing headaches, according to manager Aaron Boone. Rizzo had a blood patch done on Friday and is expected to be with the team at the ballpark on Saturday. Boone also said that Rizzo could be able to play by the end of the team's upcoming road trip. The 33-year-old started experiencing headaches after he received an epidural injection last week for lower back pain. But it looks like he's turned a corner now, and he could return by Sept. 20 when the Yankees start a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates at home. Rizzo is hitting just .225 on the year, but he has been a must-start in fantasy when on the field due to his 30 long balls, 71 RBI, 71 runs scored and six stolen bases in 414 at-bats.

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back, head) will be placed on the injured list, according to skipper Aaron Boone. First baseman Ronald Guzman will be added to the active roster in a corresponding move on Wednesday. Rizzo received an epidural injection for his back injury last week, and he's been experiencing headaches ever since. There's no timetable for his return, and there's a chance he could miss most of the final month of the regular season in September. The 33-year-old veteran left-handed slugger has hit just .225 on the season, but he also has a .339 on-base percentage, 30 homers, 71 RBI, 71 runs and six stolen bases. Infielder DJ LeMahieu will likely continue seeing most of the playing time at first base for however long Rizzo is sidelined.

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) has been getting headaches after receiving an epidural injection for his injured back, but he is improving. Skipper Aaron Boone said that Rizzo might be able to rejoin the team on Wednesday. Rizzo had his epidural injection last Friday after dealing with back issues last week. The 33-year-old also visited with a specialist, but it appears that he's improving and could be back in the lineup this week. The Yankees are still hoping he'll avoid a trip to the injured list. In his absence, DJ LeMahieu has mostly been playing first base, but Marwin Gonzalez will man the cold corner on Monday against the Minnesota Twins and right-hander Chris Archer. Rizzo is hitting just .225 this year, but he also has a .339 on-base percentage, an .832 OPS, 30 home runs and 71 RBI.

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) is remaining in California in order to visit a back specialist, according to manager Aaron Boone. It sounds like the Yankees could be without Rizzo for at least the weekend series. The 33-year-old continues to deal with lingering back issues. Fantasy managers shouldn't be shocked if Rizzo does end up on the injured list. Although, there should be more information on Rizzo in the coming days. In the meantime, DJ LeMahieu will likely see more playing time at first base.

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) was out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels with a back injury. According to Yankees manager Aaron Boone, the 33-year-old is not expected to be placed on the injured list. "He is not able to do the level of exercises he does to get ready every day," said Boone. "Could be out a couple of days, but won't be an IL situation." He is considered day-to-day but is available off the bench on Wednesday. DJ LeMahieu will handle first base duties while Rizzo is sidelined. The Yankees are off on Thursday; Rizzo's next chance to return will be Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays.

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) returned to the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners and left-hander Robbie Ray, starting at first base and hitting third in the batting order. Rizzo missed the previous five games due to lower back tightness, but he's back in there on Wednesday. The 33-year-old left-handed slugger is hitting just .227 on the season in 348 at-bats, but he also has a .347 on-base percentage, .511 slugging percentage and an .858 OPS with 27 home runs, 66 RBI, 64 runs scored and six stolen bases in 98 games. Whenever he's in the lineup, he should be in fantasy baseball lineups in single-year leagues.

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. He will miss his fifth straight game due to lower-back tightness. The Yankees are "being cautious" with Rizzo and will rest him for another game. According to manager Aaron Boone, he will go through a full workout on Tuesday, and if that goes smoothly, he could return to the lineup Wednesday. DJ LeMahieu will continue to handle first base duties while Rizzo is sidelined. The 34-year-old has been locked in at the plate recently, hitting .385 (15-fo-39) with three home runs, five RBI, five walks and eight runs over his last nine games.

New York Yankees skipper Aaron Boone said that first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) could return to the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners if he has a successful workout on Monday and team trainers clear him. Rizzo is missing his fourth straight game on Monday with lower back soreness, but it sounds as though he'll avoid a trip to the injured list. Fantasy managers will want to check New York's starting lineup on Tuesday before reinserting him into their lineups. Since the All-Star break, he's hitting .244 (11-for-45) with five home runs, nine RBI and nine runs scored in 13 games, so fantasy managers will want to get him right back in there once he's back.

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Seattle Mariners. This will be Rizzo's fourth straight game on the bench due to lower back tightness, but fantasy managers should continue to consider him day-to-day for now. The 33-year-old does have a history of back injuries, though, so it's possible this becomes an injury that lands him on the injured list. DJ LeMahieu will make another start at first base and hit leadoff for the Yankees on Monday against Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert. LeMahieu is usually a pretty solid DFS play out of the leadoff spot for a potent Yankees offense. He's also gone 15-for-46 (.326) with three home runs, six RBI and nine runs scored in 11 games over the last 14 days.

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Rizzo will miss his third straight game after being scratched from the lineup on Friday with back soreness. It's unclear if this injury will lead to an injured list stint for Rizzo, but fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. In his absence, DJ LeMahieu will get the start at the cold corner and will hit leadoff on Sunday against Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright. LeMahieu will be a popular DFS play out of the leadoff spot. He's hitting .304 (7-for-23) with a homer, two RBI and four runs scored in the last week and is hitting .285 (103-for-362) with 11 homers and 42 RBI on the season.

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo was scratched from the lineup with lower back soreness ahead of his team's game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. Rizzo was replaced at first base by norma second baseman D.J. LeMahieu. The veteran first baseman has had back issues flare up on him previously this season, most recently forcing him to take a four-game break spanning July 5 through July 8. Rizzo should be considered day-to-day for now, at least until the Yankees give an update on his status. The former Cub is hitting .227 with 27 homers, 64 runs, 66 RBI, and six steals in 2022.

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals. Rizzo will take a seat after starting the last seven games for the Yankees. He's hitting only .225 on the year, but he has a .345 on-base percentage, 24 home runs, 59 RBI, 60 runs scored and six stolen bases in 333 at-bats to make him a must-start in fantasy. DJ LeMahieu is starting at first base and is hitting leadoff on Saturday against Royals right-hander Jonathan Heasley. Over the last two weeks, LeMahieu has gone 12-for-36 (.333) with a homer, four RBI and 11 runs scored in 10 games, so he's definitely worth considering in DFS on Saturday.

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo took batting practice on Friday and is likely to return to the lineup tomorrow, according to manager Aaron Boone. Rizzo has now missed four games with back stiffness but is evidently feeling better now. The 32-year-old veteran has enjoyed a nice bounce-back season in the power department, with his 22 home runs already matching last year's total. He has a good shot to top his career-high of 32 if he can stay healthy. Fantasy managers will surely take the power output, even if the .223 batting average isn't ideal.

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) is a late scratch from the starting lineup for Tuesday night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. DJ LeMahieu will now be covering first base for the game. Rizzo is reportedly dealing with lower back stiffness. We should know more about the severity of the ailment soon. For now, consider him day-to-day. The 32-year-old has had an inconsistent 2022 campaign thus far. Over 77 games, he's slashed .223/.336/.507 with 22 home runs, 52 RBI and 47 runs.