Anthony Rizzo was back in the Yankees’ lineup for the American League Championship Series opener against the Guardians, just 16 days after fracturing a pair of fingers when hit by a pitch.

Veteran first baseman Anthony Rizzo will return to the New York Yankees roster for their best-of-seven American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians. The team announced their 26-player group on Monday morning,

First baseman Anthony Rizzo is back on the Yankees' roster for the AL Championship Series against Cleveland, just over two weeks after fracturing a pair of fingers when hit by a pitch. Right-hander Marcus Stroman also was added Monday by the Yankees, who dropped first baseman Ben Rice and speedy outfielder Duke Ellis.