New York, NY — Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge underwent imaging on his right elbow Saturday, raising concerns as he was absent from the lineup for the team’s afternoon game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Manager Aaron Boone provided updates on Judge’s condition, noting that the elbow issue arose after a throw made during a recent game in Toronto. “He had a throw in Toronto where it zinged him, it hurt,” Boone said, referencing the Yankees’ 5-4 victory on Tuesday, when Judge appeared to be in pain after making a routine throw.
While Judge felt fine during a subsequent off day, Boone indicated that he struggled with his throwing the night before the imaging. “It was more about throwing last night, like he couldn’t really get the ball in very well,” Boone explained. “So we wanted to have him down and get the imaging to understand what exactly we’re dealing with.”
As of now, Boone stated it’s challenging to determine if the elbow discomfort is directly linked to the earlier incident in Toronto. Nevertheless, it appears that Judge’s throwing arm is more affected than his batting performance, which remains strong.
The 33-year-old slugger recently secured his 37th home run of the season and the 352nd of his career, surpassing Alex Rodriguez for the sixth spot in Yankees history. Yogi Berra, with 358 home runs, stands fifth.
In addition to his historical achievements, Judge leads the majors with an impressive batting average of .342, an on-base percentage of .449, and a slugging percentage of .756. He also tops the American League in runs scored, with 90, and in runs batted in, with 85.
As the season progresses, the Yankees and their fans will be eager for updates regarding Judge’s condition, particularly as he plays a crucial role in the team’s playoff aspirations.
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