The New York Yankees, along with their fanbase, are anticipating the return of reliever Zack Britton this season. With a bullpen that has two relievers on the IL, they can use all the arms they can get.The Yankees find themselves trying to escape an unproductive month. They have started to turn it around, winning their last three games; the last two being against the New York Mets. Aaron Judge homered in back-to-back games to help his Yankees take two wins from the Mets.New York Yankees@YankeesToday, LHP Zack Britton commences a rehab assignment with Single-A Tampa.2993164Today, LHP Zack Britton commences a rehab assignment with Single-A Tampa."Today, LHP Zack Britton commences a rehab assignment with Single-A Tampa." - New York YankeesZack Britton, meanwhile, hasn't pitched since last August, as he has been working his way back from Tommy John surgery. Britton struggled last season, posting a career-high 5.89 ERA. With news of Britton nearing a return, many Yankees fans aren't too thrilled with the prospect of having the lefty back.Alex@GoneOVO55@Yankees Forgot this guy even existed tbh@Yankees Forgot this guy even existed tbhAll of my teams fucking suck 🇦🇱@mrsaladss@Yankees Ill never forgive him for that homer vs tim anderson20@Yankees Ill never forgive him for that homer vs tim andersonSome New York fans have forgotten about Zack Britton altogether. Tommy John surgery typically requires one year of rehab. With that amount of time passing, it can be typical for a fan to forget about a player. Other fans brought up the walk-off home run he gave up to Tim Anderson last year in the Field of Dreams game.𝕖𝕝𝕚@elicarman4_@Yankees keep him there hes cooked@Yankees keep him there hes cookedJoaquin Pani@jjpani2@Yankees Leave him there for good or trade him. He sucks!@Yankees Leave him there for good or trade him. He sucks!With his struggles last year, many Yankees fans don't see him getting any better when he returns to the bullpen. Britton was great for the Yankees in '19 & '20, posting a sub 2.0 ERA. 2021 was the second time his ERA rose above 5.0 in his career.MrBobDobalina@patnice56@Yankees If he could somehow comeback and be anywhere near Britton like that would be huge.@Yankees If he could somehow comeback and be anywhere near Britton like that would be huge.Rodger Williamson@richardrrw@Yankees All he has to do is regain the form he had 5 years ago in the next 4 weeks. No problem.3@Yankees All he has to do is regain the form he had 5 years ago in the next 4 weeks. No problem.Some fans are hoping that Britton can return to his dominant ways once again. The reason for Britton's struggles could have solely come from an elbow issue that he had surgery to mend. Many pitchers have excelled after coming back from Tommy John surgery, and this could be the case with Britton.Coach Brian Daboll@Jayson_TaGOAT@Yankees W now call up STANTON@Yankees W now call up STANTONShawn@Swhit310@Yankees He is needed in that banged up bullpen. I hope he returns to form1@Yankees He is needed in that banged up bullpen. I hope he returns to formZack Britton's return has fans hoping he can bring a boost to a bullpen riddled with injuriesWhile some fans may not be too thrilled with the news of Britton working towards returning, some fans are optimistic that the lefty will contribute greatly. New York has been struggling in the bullpen recently. Clay Holmes and Scott Effross have been placed on the injury list, while Aroldis Chapman has pitched poorly this year.Toronto Blue Jays v New York YankeesOther fans are more concerned about Giancarlo Stanton's return. While Stanton has been sidelined for almost a month now, the outfielder is on-pace to return to the lineup this week. Stanton's return should bring a big power boost to this New York lineup.