Phillies SS Didi Gregorius blames vaccine on extended slump

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius said the COVID-19 vaccine is to blame for his career worst 2021 season.

In an interview with The Philadelphia Inquirer, Gregorius said that after he was vaccinated, he was diagnosed with pseudogout in his right elbow, a form of arthritis that leads to painful swelling.

"Some people say it's from the vaccine. I will say it's likely from that, too," Gregorius said. "But when