Yankees say CC Sabathia is checking into alcohol rehabilitation center
Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia is checking into an alcohol rehabilitation center and will miss the postseason. The team released a statement from the pitcher Monday, a day before New York plays Houston
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Oct 6, 2015, 3:36 AM
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Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia is checking into an alcohol rehabilitation center and will miss the postseason.
The team released a statement from the pitcher Monday, a day before New York plays Houston in the AL wild-card game.
Sabathia says he took the step to "receive the professional care and assistance needed to treat my disease."
He adds: "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."
Sabathia says he intends to be back with the Yankees next season.
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