Overview

• Anthony Rizzo suffered two fractured fingers after being hit by a pitch from the Pirates' Ryan Borucki.
• Yankees manager Aaron Boone described Rizzo's chances of playing in the ALDS as a 'long shot.'
• Rookie Ben Rice, who was called up from the minors, is expected to fill in at first base for Rizzo.
• Rizzo has been a key defensive player for the Yankees but has struggled offensively this season.
• Other potential first base options include Oswaldo Cabrera and DJ LeMahieu, though both have limited experience at the position.