Tampa, Florida.In addition to giving an update on Aaron Judge, manager Aaron Boone told radio station WFAN that Giancarlo Stanton will rejoin the New York Yankees lineup in right field on Tuesday night after missing three games due to what the team described as general soreness.
Judge may not fully recover this season, according to Boone, and there is no set timeline for his fielding comeback.
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But that’s okay, Boone added, “I don’t think we’re going to see him throwing like he normally does at any point this year.” We must have faith that he can go out there and defend himself.
Since being activated from the disabled list on August 5, Judge’s options have been restricted to becoming a designated hitter.
Regarding Judge’s comeback to the field, Boone stated, “I don’t know yet.” I’ve stated that I’m awaiting a thumbs up from the trainers. I don’t expect it here in Tampa because he’s supposed to long throw again today. Is Boston the place? Perhaps. I simply do not yet know.
The Yankees have a three-game lead for the last American League wild-card slot after sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals in three games. They will be content offensively if Judge can just continue to be effective at the plate. He was among the league leaders going into the week, batting.333 with 39 home runs, 91 RBIs, and an OPS of 1.134. His first extra-base hit since coming back was his home run on Sunday.
The team’s versatility has been diminished by Judge’s incapacity to play the field. Stanton’s lengthy injury history makes any outfield assignment risky, despite the fact that he is hitting.299 this season with 12 home runs, 34 RBIs, and a.953 OPS. Due to tendonitis in both elbows, he did not make his debut until the middle of June. He missed three games in a row due to stiffness after playing in the outfield for three straight games last week. He has refused to disclose the location of the discomfort.
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