The New York Yankees made the decision to move on from first baseman Anthony Rizzo this offseason. The Bronx Bombers opted to sign Paul Goldschmidt to replace the 35-year-old.

Since hitting free agency, Rizzo has received little to no attention from big league clubs.

Michael Monreal of Just Baseball recently suggested Rizzo could be headed for retirement because of the lack of attention he’s received in free agency.

“Rizzo is a legend on the north side of Chicago, but his production has fallen off a cliff since leaving,” Monreal wrote. “Once a consistent power threat, hitting 30 or more home runs in five of his MLB seasons, Rizzo managed to hit just eight long balls for the Yankees last season. His .335 slugging percentage was the lowest of his career for a full season. To add to the pain, Rizzo’s Baseball Savant page is covered in blue, further indicating the regression from his former self.

“Rizzo hasn’t hit above .250 since 2019, and his defense continues to decline as well, adding to the woes. While his role as a leader and plethora of experience could help him make a big league roster, it seems as if his times as an everyday player are limited.”

Retirement seems like the most likely outcome for Rizzo. There aren’t many teams looking for a veteran first baseman who slashed .228/.301/.335 a year ago. There were a bit of rumblings indicating the Yankees could reunite with Rizzo, but after the emergence of Ben Rice, it’s unlikely.

If a team faces a serious injury to its starting first baseman, Rizzo may get a call to sign for the league minimum. As of now, it’s quite an uphill battle for him to find himself in a big league lineup again.

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