Stumbling over their own feet in the World Series is apparently not enough for the Bronx bombers, who decline Anthony Rizzo’s contract extension.
The Yankees’ decision to decline Anthony Rizzo’s 2025 option didn’t come out of nowhere. Injuries and age have started to take a toll on the 35-year-old first baseman, who battled multiple setbacks in 2024 and has had his performance drop in recent years. Rizzo’s season was disrupted by a fractured forearm in June and then a late-season broken fingers incident that cut into his playing time, limiting him to just 92 games. His struggles at the plate reflected this: he finished with a career-low .636 OPS and only eight home runs, a stark contrast to his typical numbers. Even in 2023, Rizzo’s injuries – including a neck issue and a concussion – kept him off the field, capping his season at 99 games. These cumulative injuries have raised questions about his long-term reliability.
