Many individuals with allergies, whether to food, pets, or other substances, typically find ways to manage their condition to maintain their daily routines.

But how does one deal with an allergy to something essential for their job?

Recently, New York Yankees left fielder Alex Verdugo discovered that he is allergic to his batting gloves.

In a conversation with NJ Advance Media, Verdugo explained that he has been experiencing problems with his hands, including blisters and scabs, since the 2021 season.

The Yankees referred him to an allergist, where he was surprised to learn that his batting gloves were the root of the problem.

He mentioned that the tests revealed his allergic reactions were due to two substances, chromate and cobalt, present in his Franklin batting gloves.

“Chromate is used during the leather curing process,” Verdugo explained. “Cobalt is found in the dyes used for colors.”

John Ballas, Franklin’s senior director of baseball operations, expressed that they would address the matter.

“This is something we’ve never encountered before, and I hope to resolve it soon,” Ballas commented. “It’s great that Alex has finally identified the source of his allergy, as this has been an ongoing issue for him. The next step is for my team to examine the materials used in the leather. After we have a definitive answer, I will find a way to create gloves for Alex that won’t trigger his allergy.”

Verdugo, who has a .235 batting average with 10 home runs and 53 RBIs this season, is also considering receiving Dupixent injections.

“I’ve been dealing with this for three years,” he said. “That’s long enough.”