Aaron Judge Returns to Action with the Yankees
The New York Yankees captain, Aaron Judge, is ready to return to the field. After being placed on the injured list due to a strain in his right elbow flexor, Judge will be activated on Tuesday. Judge’s return could be the boost the team needs. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed that Judge will be available for the second game of the series against the Texas Rangers.Boone announced that Judge will act as designated hitter upon his return. In addition, the outfielder could make throws in Texas to assess his condition and determine when he can return to play in the field. Judge, who hasn’t played since July 25 due to the injury, underwent an MRI that didn’t reveal damage to the ulnar collateral ligament. He received a platelet-rich plasma injection on July 27. Despite his absence, Judge still maintains a batting average of .342, the best in the league. In addition, he is in fourth place with 37 home runs and fifth with 85 RBIs. The Yankees will have a spot available on their active roster, as newly acquired outfielder Austin Slater will go on the injured list due to a left hamstring strain. Giancarlo Stanton has been the Yankees’ designated hitter in 32 games this season. Boone indicated that Stanton would not play in the outfield in Texas if Judge is the designated hitter during the series. Judge felt pain in his elbow for the first time on July 22 in Toronto. The Yankees arrive in Texas after being swept in a three-game series in Miami and falling to third place in the American League East Division. Faced with the question about the impact of the current situation on the team, Boone responded that it is something that weighs on them.Judge tomorrow.
Aaron Boone, Yankees Manager
It doesn’t matter. Nobody cares how stressful it is, or that it’s just noise, excuses, whatever. We have to play better and we have to win, and we know that.
Aaron Boone, Yankees Manager
