Yankees' Anthony Rizzo to Miss ALDS Due to Finger Fractures

Rizzo hopes to return for the ALCS if the Yankees advance, after sustaining injuries in the season's final games.

Anthony Rizzo will not be on the Yankees' roster for the ALDS against the Kansas City Royals due to fractured fingers on his right hand.
Rizzo sustained the injury after being hit by a pitch in the Yankees' penultimate regular season game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Yankees are considering rookies Ben Rice and Oswaldo Cabrera to fill Rizzo's position at first base, though both have limited experience.
Rizzo's typical recovery time for such an injury is estimated at three to four weeks, but he is hopeful to return for the ALCS starting October 14 if the Yankees progress.
Rizzo, a key defensive player, had an injury-plagued season, missing significant time with a broken forearm earlier this year.