Anthony Rizzo, the New York Yankees’ reliable first baseman, recently got placed on IL with post-concussion syndrome. While concussion injury is not a new phenomenon in the world of sports, Rizzo’s case seemed bizarre. The injury which caused the syndrome dates back to May 28 when he collided with Padres hitter Francis Tatis Jr.
Rizzo immediately left the field and stayed on the sidelines for the next few games. However, the baseman cleared every possible test at the time and resumed the season. But, his form on the plate and demeanor on the field suggested something was a miss. Meanwhile, with the new information coming to light, the Yankees find themselves in the middle of a controversy and are being accused of mismanagement.
Brian Cashman Feels Yankees Medical Staff Acted Appropriately With Anthony Rizzo’s Injury Scare
New York Yankees have found themselves in the midst of a storm of controversy. Recently, allegations surfaced regarding the management of outfielder Anthony Rizzo’s concussion injury. Concussion management in sports is a matter of utmost importance, as the well-being of players is paramount. Rizzo’s post-concussion syndrome diagnosis raised questions about how the team handled his situation. Particularly considering the heightened awareness of head injuries in professional sports. Fans and analysts are baffled as to how the team missed diagnosing the underlying injury for two months. However, General Manager Brian Cashman has stepped forward to defend the team’s management of the situation and address the concerns that have been raised.
Brian Cashman seemingly believes that the medical team acted appropriately with the limited information available then. Moreover, the Yankees management is also dealing appropriately now with the new information. Cashman reckoned that, after all, the Yanks were dealing with a player who wasn’t complaining a lot. Anthony Rizzo, for many weeks, did not report any discomfort. It was only after the last weekend the team was made aware of his headache and memory loss issues. Once the Bombers received that information, they acted upon it immediately and scheduled a concussion test. Not only that, many neurologists believe that the baseman’s injury is atypical but not abnormal. Having said that, Rizzo currently sits on the injury list with no set timeline. With prescribed supplements and regular sessions with neurologists, Anthony Rizzo should be up and running soon.
Anthony Rizzo Defends Yanks Amid Head Injury Controversy
After a massive uproar, Anthony Rizzo himself came forward to support the team management. He said that he loved the way the Yankees handled his situation. Nobody actually missed it. At the time of the collision, the team conducted all the necessary tests, and he passed them with flying colors. His concussion injury is different from the traditional one, as he developed symptoms afterward.
Having said that, Anthony Rizzo thanked the Yankees for trusting him and his assessment. As soon as Rizzo conveyed his struggles, the Yanks were quick to act upon it. Ultimately, it’s a brain injury, and one cannot be certain about anything. There are still less than two months to go into the season. Hence, it would be crucial for Rizzo to ensure an early return. It helps the Yanks with the late playoff push.
