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Yankees' Anthony Rizzo to Be Placed on IL with 'Likely' Concussion, Aaron Boone Says

Things aren't getting any easier for the New York Yankees.

Pinstripes manager Aaron Boone revealed Thursday that first baseman Anthony Rizzo is going on the injured list with a "likely" concussion stemming from his collision with San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. in May.

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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<br><br>"He went through MLB, all the testing immediately [after the Tatis collision]. Of late, started to complain [about] being foggy" <a href="https://t.co/Y1QpqJL8LH">pic.twitter.com/Y1QpqJL8LH</a>

Rizzo will be evaluated "week to week," Boone added, and Jake Bauers and DJ LeMahieu will play at first base in his absence.