Acquired RHP Clay Holmes from Pittsburgh in exchange for 3B Diego Castillo and 2B Hoy Park. Optioned C Rob Brantly to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (Triple-A East). Reinstated 3B Gio Urshela from the 10-day IL. Transferred CF Tim Locastro from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL.
Who did Yankees trade for Rizzo?
The New York Yankees announced that they have acquired INF Anthony Rizzo and cash considerations from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Alexander Vizcaíno and outfielder Kevin Alcántara. Rizzo, 31, is a three-time All-Star (2014-16) and is batting .
Who did the Yankees trade for Joey Gallo?
The Yankees traded four prospects — the Class AAA right-handed starter Glenn Otto and three Class A infielders — to the Rangers for Gallo and Joely Rodriguez, a left-handed reliever.
What happened to Rizzo?
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo has tested positive for COVID-19 and is on the injured list, manager Aaron Boone announced on Sunday. Rizzo, who turned 32 on Sunday, had light symptoms, according to Boone. He tested positive after Saturday’s 5-4 win over the Seattle Mariners.
What did the Yankees pay for Anthony Rizzo?
“I know the history here and it speaks for itself,” Rizzo said. “I’m excited to dive in and learn and see everything that the Yankees franchise has to offer.” At the end of this season, Rizzo will wrap up his seven-year, $41 million deal that he signed long ago with the Cubs.
Where is Anthony Rizzo?
Former Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is set to hit the free agent market for the first time in his 11-year MLB career once the World Series concludes. Of course, Rizzo was in the final year of his contract when he was traded to the New York Yankees prior to the 2021 trade deadline back in July.
Where did Chris Bryant go?
2021 season
On July 30, 2021, the Cubs traded Bryant to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for prospects Alexander Canario and Caleb Kilian.
Are Anthony Rizzo and Freddie Freeman friends?
ATLANTA (AP) — Freddie Freeman loved facing Anthony Rizzo in a lopsided game Wednesday night. … “Obviously I’ve gotten to know Anthony over the years and our friendship has grown,” Freeman said. “We’ve gotten real close. I just wish I didn’t strike out.”
What is rizzos Yankee contract?
Rizzo has no idea what’s next. He’s now in an offseason that will send him into the free-agent market for the first time at age 32. He just made $68 million in a seven-year pact that turned into nine with two club options picked up.
Is Rizzo back?
NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Rizzo is back in the Yankees’ lineup after a bout with COVID-19, and closer Aroldis Chapman also was activated Wednesday before New York’s series finale against the Boston Red Sox. Rizzo, acquired in a trade with the Chicago Cubs on July 29, started at first base and batted second.
What did Anthony Rizzo say?
As for life in general, it’s all good, Rizzo said. He’s taking the advice of Cubs hitting coach Anthony Iapoce: “Just do what you do. Play baseball and have fun.”
Is Rizzo a pitcher?
Rizzo is officially a pitcher — in MLB The Show
And, honestly, Rizzo’s attributes aren’t as bad as you may think. In the game, Rizzo has an 80 mph fastball and 68 mph curveball.
Who struck out Freeman?
The Chicago Cubs were in the midst of a 10-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves. So, of course, Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo struck out 2020 National League MVP Freddie Freeman.
Why did Anthony Rizzo pitch?
Frederick!
Rizzo got his wish a half inning later, when manager David Ross put him on the mound for his second career pitching appearance amid a 10-0 Braves blowout win over the Cubs. “He told me he wanted Freddie. He wanted to face Freddie,” Ross said of Rizzo.
When did Rizzo pitch to Freeman?
Anthony Rizzo mic’d up vs.
Rizzo’s last pitching appearance came at the end of a game against the D-backs on July 23, 2018, when he induced a flyout off the bat of AJ Pollock. This time around, the first baseman initially generated a groundout from Atlanta’s Johan Camargo.
Is Joey Gallo Italian?
He is of Italian descent. Gallo’s father, Tony, is the son of Italian immigrants from Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York. He appeared in three games for the GCL Expos in 1974.