On Sunday, Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo had to be helped off the field. On Monday, he was diagnosed with a “moderate” ankle sprain that would require him to wear a boot for 5 to 7 days and then be re-evaluated after that point. At that point, it was safe to assume that it was very likely that Rizzo was out for the regular season, with the hope that he could return for the playoffs, should the Cubs qualify.
Just yesterday, Rizzo was moving around the clubhouse in a scooter.
But no one expected this:
Cubs just announced that Anthony Rizzo is leading off for the Cubs and playing first base tonight.