Anthony Rizzo is 32 and batted .248 with a .783 OPS this season. Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

First baseman Anthony Rizzo is ‘eager’ to re-sign with Yankees

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 10/25/21

After spending 49 games with the New York Yankees this season, Anthony Rizzo apparently would like to return to them.

The Newark Star-Ledger’s Bob Klapisch reported on Monday that a family member says Rizzo is “quite eager” to stay with the Yankees.

According to a family member, Anthony Rizzo is quite eager to return to #Yankees in 2022. That’s an important first step, assuming NYY want him back. Have to assume they do.

— Bob Klapisch (@BobKlap) October 25, 2021

That is a good sign for the Bombers, but that does not mean Rizzo will be back with the Yankees next season.

The Cubs traded Rizzo in part because they were unable to come to an agreement with him on a contract extension. There was said to be a gap between the parties.

If Rizzo is not happy with the contract terms the Yankees offer him, should they even extend him an offer, he could depart and explore free agency.

Rizzo is 32 and batted .248 with a .783 OPS this season. The Cubs likely saw an age-related decline from Rizzo approaching. The Yankees might see it, too, which could affect a contract offer for him.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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