New York Yankees TV announcer for YES, Michael Kay, will undergo surgery on his vocal cord, therefore will miss some time.
Sad news for the New York Yankees, just a day after it was announced that radio announcer John Sterling would be taking some time off.
On Wednesday, Yankees TV announcer for the YES Network, Michael Kay, announced in a series of tweets that he’ll miss time in the booth. This is due to the fact that Kay will undergo surgery on his vocal cord.
Just wanted to tell everyone what is going on. I went to see a specialist in Boston today and he recommended I have surgery to correct an issue with my vocal cord. I will have the surgery next week and will be out for about a month, starting with today’s game and radio show.
— Michael Kay (@RealMichaelKay) July 3, 2019
Those that follow me know that my jobs are the culmination of a child’s dream and I take this step with some fear but a strong belief in a doctor considered the best in his field. I love what I do and I appreciate all that enjoy what I do.
— Michael Kay (@RealMichaelKay) July 3, 2019
So, please be patient and know that I am going to get back as soon as I possibly can. @DonLagreca and @Rosenbergradio will hold it down on @TMKSESPN and all my colleagues at @YESNetwork will get the job done expertly.
— Michael Kay (@RealMichaelKay) July 3, 2019
Thank you all so much for listening and watching throughout the years and please know it’s tearing me up to have to step away in the middle of a season but it’s the only way I can get better and avoid further problems.
— Michael Kay (@RealMichaelKay) July 3, 2019
If you see me around over the next month, I won’t be able to speak but I will give anyone a smile and a hug. Thanks. Hopefully, I will talk to you soon.
— Michael Kay (@RealMichaelKay) July 3, 2019
Kay, obviously, will have to take a step away from his daily radio show on ESPN Radio as well. Now, co-hosts Don LaGreca and Peter Rosenberg will have to run the show. Kay has confidence that both of them will get the job done.
The New York Mets TV announcers Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez, and Ron Darling expressed their condolences and best wishes during the Yankees-Mets game Wednesday night.
Our booth sends their best wishes to both Michael Kay and John Sterling. pic.twitter.com/XA9HLwMU9C
— SNY (@SNYtv) July 4, 2019
On Tuesday, the Yankees announced that Sterling would be taking his first day off since 1989. Sterling has some health issues so he was encouraged by WFAN executives to take the weekend’s four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays off starting Thursday.
Since the All-Star break is occurring thereafter, Sterling wouldn’t need to be back in the booth for the Bombers until July 12.
Nonetheless, the baseball community sends their best wishes to both Sterling and Kay. Both are legendary announcers for the Yankees, with their signature phrases and enthusiasm for their team. Hopefully, both make speedy recoveries.
