The New York Yankees are holding their breath after they received some extremely worrisome news on Tuesday morning. One of their most reliable relievers, Zack Britton, who struggled with COVID-19 in January, is awaiting the results on an MRI that was performed on his left elbow.
Britton, arguably the Yankees’ most reliable bullpen arm, experienced some soreness after throwing a bullpen and was sent for an MRI. Per manager Aaron Boone, the veteran left-hander will meet with a doctor today.
“Zack Britton recently told the NY Post he got hit pretty hard with COVID-19 in January, and his buildup has been delayed.