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Massive Update on 3-Year Absent Yankee Excites Fans: “Might Cry Tears of Happiness”

Published 05/19/2023, 4:02 PM EDT

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The New York Yankees, after a poor start to the season, are getting back to their best. The cycle of injuries has finally ended. Many players are on the cusp of returning to the big stage. Another positive news has come up for the Yanks as Tommy Kahnle started his rehab on Thursday. The player got injured ahead at the start of the 2023 season and was out of contention since then.

The Yanks have shown a team effort in the last few games, and any addition to the squad will open up options for them. When will Kahnle make his return? Let’s understand the whole situation around the player!

Tommy Kahnle could make his first start for the Yankees soon!

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It has been a difficult phase for the 33-year-old pitcher. Kahnle has not been able to play regularly since 2020. For the Yankees, the player has not been able to make regular appearances. But with his recovery, Tommy Kahnle can join the squad soon. Talkin Yanks, focusing on his rehab, shared, “Yankees announce that Tommy Kahnle is beginning a rehab assignment today. His first appearance as a Yankees since July 2020 could be coming soon.”

It also comes as a gigantic relief for Tommy Kahnle. He will look to repeat his performances from the 2019 season, where he had an ERA of 3.7 and a winning percentage of 0.600. Kahnle played 72 games that season and claimed 88 strikeouts at a WHIP of 1.08.

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Overall, in his MLB career, Kahnle has played 298 games and holds a win-loss record of 9-9. He has a WHIP of 1.26 while pitching in 290 innings.

Fans shower love for Kahnle amidst his rehab news!

The 33-year-old did not play most of the games for the Yankees. But the fans love the player for his important contribution to the team over the period. Even though the exact date of his comeback is unclear, fans are happy to see him back playing. Many shared that this news has made them emotional. Many cheered in joy after this news. Here are a few of such reactions.

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The news has definitely excited the fans as they wait to see Kahnle back in action. It will be interesting to see when and how Kahnle returns to the big stage. But for that, the world has to wait a little more.

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What do you make of the news? Are the Yankees about to become a team to beat? Let us know in the comments below!

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Written by:

Saurabh Saini

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Even after having an engineering background, nothing stopped Saurabh Saini from following his passion and writing about sports. With a sound knowledge of American sports, Saurabh specializes in baseball. Before joining EssentiallySports, Saurabh has written around 800 articles spanning MLB, NFL, and NHL.
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Debmallya Chakraborty