Yankees 1B Anthony Rizzo shut down for season
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New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo is being shut down for the season due to post-concussion syndrome.
Rizzo hasn't played since Aug. 1. New York believes he was injured during a collision at first base with Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres on May 28.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Rizzo underwent a checkup in late August and has displayed cognitive improv