Yankees Aaron Boone Provides Critical Aaron Judge Injury Update
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The New York Yankees have struggled since the All-Star break, and it doesn't help that they've been forced to make uncomfortable roster decisions because of Aaron Judge's elbow injury.
Earlier this month, Judge was diagnosed with a flexor strain in his throwing arm. This kind of injury impacts the throwing motion for a baseball player, but nothing else. As a result, Judge has been forced to become the team's everyday designated hitter.
That becomes an issue when the Yankees need to find a spot in the lineup for DH Giancarlo Stanton. Stanton has begun playing outfield for the first time in two years since Judge suffered the injury.
But manager Aaron Boone recently provided quite a critical update to Judge's throwing progression.
ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 6: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees reacts after a called third strike during the third inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on August 6, 2025...
ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 6: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees reacts after a called third strike during the third inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on August 6, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. MoreBoone revealed that he's hopeful that Judge can return to the outfield during the team's next road trip. This road trip spans from Aug. 15-20 with two series against the St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays.
This return would improve the Yankees' defense by a lot.
While Judge likely isn't going to win a Gold Glove award in the outfield, he's an above-average fielder with good range and a great arm when healthy. This kind of defense in place of Stanton, who's near the bottom of the league in sprint speed, would be a major upgrade.
This would also allow Stanton to play every day again, rather than sitting every other day as his body recovers from playing the field.
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