Yankees’ Miguel Andújar robbed at gunpoint in Dominican Republic: reports

New York Yankees infielder Miguel Andújar was reportedly robbed at gunpoint in his dwelling nation of the Dominican Republic Wednesday.

Andújar, who completed in second place in American Rookie of the 12 months voting in 2018, was assaulted however was not shot, based on ESPN. One other individual concerned was reportedly shot within the finger.

A watch value round $7,000 and an SUV belonging to the Yankee’s father was additionally stolen, Listin Diario reported. The car was later discovered deserted, and authorities reportedly have surveillance footage of the incident. No suspects have been instantly recognized within the incident.

A supply instructed Newsday that Andújar was “doing OK” and was anticipated to be in Tampa, Fla., for Yankees spring coaching Friday.

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Miguel Andújar of the New York Yankees appears to be like on from the dugout towards the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium Aug. 2, 2021, in New York Metropolis.
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Andújar has bounced between the Yankees’ main league roster and the minor leagues since he missed many of the 2019 season resulting from a labrum tear.

In his breakout season of 2018, Andújar performed in 149 video games, hit 27 dwelling runs and batted .297. He misplaced the Rookie of the 12 months award to Los Angeles Angels celebrity Shohei Ohtani.

Miguel Andújar of the New York Yankees in motion towards the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium Could 31, 2021, in New York Metropolis. 
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He performed in 45 video games in 2021, hitting six dwelling runs and batting .253. The Yankees’ roster has been crowded with star gamers, and Andújar has persistently been talked about as a commerce candidate.