It was announced yesterday that the New York Yankees were able to sign Anthony Rizzo to a two-year contract worth $40 million guaranteed with a $6 million buyout on a $17 million club option. General manager Brian Cashman locking down someone as important to the lineup as Rizzo is huge for the team’s next couple seasons.

The Yankees without Rizzo would have been in a tough spot, especially considering the Houston Astros were reportedly looking to add his services to the World Series-winning lineup. Losing their most impactful left-handed bat and a fielder that can make up for plenty of bad throws by his other infielders would be hard to replace.