Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia is entering rehab
On the verge of the postseason, New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia is entering rehab for alcohol.
The move comes as a surprise, as there hadn't been any known issues for Sabathia or the team.
On Monday, Sabathia and the Yankees issued a statement, saying:
"I love baseball and I love my teammates like brothers, and I am also fully aware that I am leaving at a time when we should all be coming together for one last push toward the World Series. It hurts me deeply to do this now, but I owe it to myself and to my family to get myself right. I want to take control of my disease, and I want to be a better man, father and player."
He added, "As difficult as this decision is to share publicly, I don't want to run and hide. But for now please respect my family's need for privacy as we work through this challenge together."
Sabathia had a down season for the Yankees this year. In 29 starts, Sabathia had a 4.73 ERA, 1.1 WAR, and 6-10 record.