The New York Yankees offense has struggled, at times, without Anthony Rizzo, so his potential return has fans energized. A back injury has kept him out for the last five games. Anthony Rizzo has been dealing with the injury for most of the season. Since the team has such a large lead in the American League East, he was afforded this time to recover.Back injuries are notoriously difficult to manage. Setbacks in the recovery process are very common. Yankees fans hope this will be the last time the team is without their first baseman for the rest of the season. With 27 home runs and a .227 batting average, Rizzo has been a force offensively.Jack Curry reported that, if all goes well, Rizzo will make his return in the final game of the series against the Seattle Mariners.Jack Curry@JackCurryYESBoone said the Yankees are being “really cautious” with Rizzo and they want him to get through a full workout today. If that goes smoothly, the expectation is he will start tomorrow.55560Boone said the Yankees are being “really cautious” with Rizzo and they want him to get through a full workout today. If that goes smoothly, the expectation is he will start tomorrow.In his absence, the Yankees' offense has struggled. Many believe that his return will also help the team return to form.Judy Little❤️🎯🍷@JudyLittle@JackCurryYES Keepin my fingers crossed. We need him3@JackCurryYES Keepin my fingers crossed. We need himIf he is truly back to full health, this New York Yankees team is gearing up for their postseason run.𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐈𝐄 @FrankiesTwoLoud@JackCurryYES good … make sure the guy is 100%21@JackCurryYES good … make sure the guy is 100%With upcoming games against AL East rivals, the Yankees will need to be at their best. Opponents like the Toronto Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox are difficult even when the team is healthy.A-Rob@ARob64483434@JackCurryYES Yea Yanks got series against the red sox, rays, & jays coming up after the mariners. Make sure he's good for them1@JackCurryYES Yea Yanks got series against the red sox, rays, & jays coming up after the mariners. Make sure he's good for themThere is some expectation of a delay in Rizzo's return. Since the team has an off-day on Thursday, they could use that extra time to ease him back.James@JamesCeeMiller@JackCurryYES why start him tomorrow with an off day on Thursday?@JackCurryYES why start him tomorrow with an off day on Thursday?No matter how good or bad the New York Yankees are, beating the Red Sox will always be their top priority.Joe@DJLeMVP@TalkinYanks Just in time to slap the shit out of the Red Sox this weekend1@TalkinYanks Just in time to slap the shit out of the Red Sox this weekendThe New York Yankees are all but guaranteed a spot in the postseason, which has drawn the focus of many fans. While Aaron Judge going for the home run record is exciting, some only care about a World Series championship.Danny ⚾️🇵🇷 Call Up Peraza 🗣@TheDannyVelez@JackCurryYES At this point in the season I literally ONLY care about the team being healthy for the post season. Having the best lineup every day and winning is just a plus.1@JackCurryYES At this point in the season I literally ONLY care about the team being healthy for the post season. Having the best lineup every day and winning is just a plus.Once Anthony Rizzo returns, the team will be as close to full strength as it has been since the All-Star break.Jonny's Lasagna ⚾️@JLasagna43@JackCurryYES Need our guy back 🥹41@JackCurryYES Need our guy back 🥹 https://t.co/qoLnPenyqSAnthony Rizzo's return has excited the Yankees fanbase, which has lost some confidence in recent weeks.New York Yankees lost Matt Carpenter but hope to get Anthony Rizzo back soonCincinnati Reds v New York YankeesWith fan favorite Matt Carpenter out for the foreseeable future, Yankees fans needed something to celebrate. While they are still one of the top teams in the MLB, recent struggles have had fans doubting the team's potential.With Rizzo nearly back in the lineup and Giancarlo Stanton continuing his recovery, the Yankees might be back to full strength very soon.