The New York Yankees want to keep a hold on their first-place American League East standing in September, and they will be tested against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. The Yankees have dealt with their fair share of injury woes during the 2024 season, including an absence from first baseman Anthony Rizzo. However, New York received good news on Rizzo's status ahead of the Cardinals matchup.

Rizzo is “likely” to be activated for to be active for Sunday's game, Aaron Boone said, per Bryan Hoch.

Anthony Rizzo has been on the 60-day injured list due to a forearm injury. He has not played since the Yankees' June 16. game against the Boston Red Sox. Signs pointed toward Rizzo making a return soon, as MLB.com predicted he would return on either Aug. 31 or Sep. 1.

Roughly a week before that update, Aaron Boone said Rizzo was feeling “really good”.

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Rizzo originally suffered the injury during the Yankees' 9-3 loss to the Red Sox in mid-June when attempted to beat out a slow grounder, as described by ClutchPoints' Mike Gianakos. Rizzo collided with Sox pitcher Brennan Bernadino and landed on his right arm. Thankfully, the veteran first basemen's recovery has gone well.

Through 70 games, Rizzo has batted a .223 average, hit eight home runs, accumulated 28 RBI, and held a .630 OPS. He should provide a notable boost to New York when back on the field.

The Yankees will enter Sunday's Cardinals matchup fresh off a 6-5 defeat to the team on Saturday. At 79-57, New York retains its first-place AL East standing. However, the Baltimore Orioles are just one win behind them. Meanwhile, the Cardinals sit at 68-68, which places them third in the NL Central standings.

St. Louis wants to continue pushing in hopes of a playoff spot, but the Yankees look to come prepared to bounce back and win.