Yankees’ Star Aaron Judge Faces Elbow Concerns, Sits Out Against Phillies as Team Monitors Injury

New York, NY — Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge, a key player for the team, had imaging done on his right elbow Saturday morning, prompting him to miss the afternoon game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Manager Aaron Boone noted that Judge experienced discomfort following a throw during the Yankees’ recent game in Toronto, highlighting a situation that unfolded during their 5-4 victory on Tuesday. After making a routine throw, Judge appeared to be in pain, sparking concern about the state of his elbow. “After that throw, he felt good on his off day, but last night … Read more

"Yankees’ Star Aaron Judge Lands on Injured List with Flexor Strain: What’s Next for the Hit King?"

New York, New York — The New York Yankees will be without star outfielder Aaron Judge for a minimum of 10 days due to a flexor strain, a decision made public by manager Aaron Boone. Judge’s injury, which affects his throwing arm, has raised concerns as he had to rest during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies earlier this week for further evaluation. Medical imaging showed no damage to his ulnar collateral ligament (UCL); however, the flexor strain was significant enough to warrant a spot on the injured list (IL). Judge expressed his frustration about … Read more

Yankees’ Star Aaron Judge Out With Elbow Concern After Painful Throw in Toronto

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 … Read more

Yankees Star Aaron Judge Takes a Rare Day Off as Team Faces Phillies

New York, N.Y. — Aaron Judge will not take the field for the New York Yankees in their matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. This marks just the second time this season that Judge has been absent from the starting lineup, following a recent stretch where he struggled, going just 1-for-13 at the plate, including one home run and three runs batted in over the Yankees’ last four games. In Judge’s absence, the Yankees will look to Jasson Dominguez, Trent Grisham, and Cody Bellinger to cover the outfield positions. The Yankees have had a … Read more