The New York Yankees have effectively offloaded some of its older, less productive talent, so they are counting on the talents of a number of veterans for the 2024 campaign. Josh Donaldson, 38, is a huge departure. As a result, DJ LeMahieu, who saw a big uptick in the second half of the 2023 season, will now be able to take over at third base.
Anthony Rizzo is another player the Yankees are counting on to bounce back from a difficult season. The veteran first baseman’s season was cut short due to a concussion he suffered during an early game against the San Diego Padres. The injury was misdiagnosed for several months.
After leading the team in hitting throughout the first few weeks of the season, Rizzo’s performance declined to a slash line of.244/.328/.378 with 12 home runs and 41 RBIs in 99 games, essentially lowering him to league average. The effects of his concussion, which included fatigue and grogginess, greatly affected his performance.
Rizzo, meanwhile, has been recovering during the winter and has overcome the symptoms of his concussion in order to prepare for a healthy comeback. Thankfully, I’ve moved past all of the mental issues. had a pretty typical off-season. Rizzo said, “It felt very long, but I’m excited to be back in camp,” expressing his enthusiasm for the next campaign.
