The New York Yankees have opted not to pay first baseman Anthony Rizzo $17 million for his age 35 season, sending the former All-Star into free agency.

The first baseman is set to become a free agent while New York can void the pitcher's opt-out by adding an extra year to his current contract.

A New York Yankees trade idea would land them Yandy Diaz of the Tampa Bay Rays to replace Anthony Rizzo at first base.

Stumbling over their own feet in the World Series is apparently not enough for the Bronx bombers, who decline Anthony Rizzo’s contract extension.

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo has been stealing the hearts of MLB fans since his 2011 debut — but the baseball player is off the market. Anthony was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 2007 MLB Draft,

If the Yankees erase their current two-game deficit and go on to win their 28th World Series, the Pastry Shop will do something special to celebrate, according to Darlene Mayewski, the daughter of Butch Lanzerotti and niece of Jerry. “My dad was a die-hard Mets fan — and now he’s a Yankee fan,” she quipped.

By declining Anthony Rizzo's team option, Yankees will spend the offseason figuring out first base along with trying to retain Juan Soto.

The New York Yankees were predicted to replace former first baseman Anthony Rizzo with Christian Walker in MLB free agency. The post Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo Replacement Predicted to Land $60 Million Deal appeared first on Heavy.