Rizzo returns to Yankees’ lineup, Chapman back in bullpen

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Published August 18, 2021 3:46 PM

By MIKE FITZPATRICK
AP Baseball Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Rizzo is back in the Yankees’ lineup after a bout with COVID-19, and closer Aroldis Chapman also was activated 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. The three-time All-Star had been sidelined since Aug. 8 after testing positive for the coronavirus. Chapman had been on the 10-day injured list with left elbow inflammation. Boone said the left-hander will move right back into the closer role. Rizzo becomes the latest key player to return from the COVID-19 injured list in recent days for the surging Yankees, following Gerrit Cole, Gary Sánchez and Jordan Montgomery.

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