The New York Yankees have had their fair share of injuries this season. Even right now, 12 players are currently out but this also applies to the broadcast booth. Yesterday, Yankees radio voice John Sterling revealed he was going to be out for the Yankees’ four game series against the Tampa Bay Rays due to feeling “under the weather,” breaking a broadcasting streak that has lasted 30 years.
Now, Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay revealed that he will be missing some time due to what he described as a “vocal cord issue.” In a series of tweets, Kay said he saw a specialist in Boston who recommended surgery and will do just that, spending about a month to recover afterwards.
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 has his fans and his haters but that can be set aside for something like this. Vocal cord surgery is very serious, moreso if your voice is literally what you make your living on, so Kay is taking this very seriously and is taking the time required to get him back to 100 percent. Kay has had recent vocal issues and if it’s not going to improve on its own, you may as well take a moment and get better. And considering the summer is usually a lighter time for sports talk radio, now is the perfect time for Kay to go in for surgery. The best everyone can do is wish Michael Kay well and hopes he makes a speedy recovery back to the booth.
