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 he just wasn’t able to throw effectively,” Boone explained. “We felt it was necessary to have him undergo imaging to determine the extent of the issue.”
Boone indicated that the elbow issue is likely affecting Judge’s throwing ability more than his batting performance at this time. “Last night seemed to focus more on his throwing,” he said. “He really struggled to get the ball where it needed to go.”
The 33-year-old Judge recently achieved a significant milestone, hitting his 37th home run this season and surpassing Alex Rodriguez on the Yankees’ all-time home run list, now sitting at 352 career home runs. The next milestone on the list is Yogi Berra, who holds fifth place with 358 home runs.
Currently, Judge ranks at the top of several major league categories, boasting a .342 batting average, a .449 on-base percentage, and a slugging percentage of .756. In addition, he leads the American League with 90 runs scored and 85 RBIs.
As fans await updates on his condition, the Yankees will look to maintain their performance on the field during his absence.
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