New York Yankees Lose Star Slugger to IL

The New York Yankees have lost this star slugger to the injured list.

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Things have gone from bad to worse.

Just days after failing to add another bat at the trade deadline, the New York Yankees have now lost first baseman Anthony Rizzo to the injured list with a likely concussion.

According to manager Aaron Boone, Rizzo first reported symptoms during their series with the Baltimore Orioles last weekend.

But per Boone, Rizzo's issue could date further back to a collision he had with Fernando Tatis Jr. at first base back in May when the San Diego Padres visited Yankee Stadium.

Anthony Rizzo is going on the IL with a "likely" concussion that can be traced back to his collision with Fernando Tatis Jr. back in May

"He went through MLB, all the testing immediately [after the Tatis collision]. Of late, started to complain [about] being foggy" pic.twitter.com/Y1QpqJL8LH

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Anthony Rizzo is going on the IL with a "likely concussion" that they're traced back to the Tatis Jr. incident in late May

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— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) August 3, 2023

Since this collision, Rizzo has been in a prolonged slump for a Yankees team that is in desperate need of offense. 

Rizzo underwent tests that showed cognitive impairment, as Boone said.

For now, Rizzo is considered week-to-week, which is a big blow for the Yankees' lineup.