Cubs Provide Troubling Injury Update After Anthony Rizzo's MRI Results
By Michael Luciano
The Chicago Cubs were dealt what could be a fatal blow to their postseason chances after first baseman Anthony Rizzo went down in pain with what was later discovered to be a nasty ankle injury.
The MRI results confirmed that Rizzo sprained his right ankle and will be in a walking boot for a week. There's currently no timetable for his return.
Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo will be in a boot for 5-7 days after an MRI revealed a lateral right ankle sprain. No surgery needed. No immediate timetable for his return.
— Patrick Mooney (@PJ_Mooney) September 16, 2019
Rizzo was hitting .289 with 26 home runs and 93 RBI while sporting an OPS+ of 135 this year, his best mark since 2016.
It goes without saying that this could be a death knell for a Cubs team still chasing both a division title and a wild card berth at the same time. No one they stick over at first will be able to replace Rizzo as it pertains to his versatility in the lineup, his excellent defense, and his leadership in the locker room.
Are you allowed to bat in a boot?
— Henry Porter (@HenryPorters) September 16, 2019
If the Cubs are to somehow able to pull off a miracle comeback and make it to the playoffs, then maybe Rizzo could return and provide that pop they need in the middle of the order.